Ticket to Work Program helps people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance return to work without risking benefits.  ( 28 min )

Primary insurance amount is a calculation, used with the average indexed monthly earnings (AIME), to determine a person's Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

The taxable wage base is the maximum amount of earned income that employees must pay Social Security taxes on.  ( 27 min )

General Agreements to Borrow (GAB) was a lending medium offered through the International Monetary Fund by the Group of Ten countries.  ( 22 min )

Social Security disability payments may or may not count as earned income. Learn when you can or can’t use them to invest in a Roth IRA.  ( 26 min )

Stock traders watch a so-called thrusting line as part of a pattern that indicates increasing demand for a particular stock.  ( 24 min )

Average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) is used to determine the primary insurance amount (PIA) that values an individual's social security benefits.  ( 24 min )

Medicare wages are employee earnings that are subject to a U.S. payroll tax known as the Medicare tax.  ( 25 min )

The term weightless economy refers to the trade of products and services that are abstract or intangible, such as professional services.  ( 21 min )

Er zijn op dit moment meer vacatures dan werkzoekenden. En die krapte op de arbeidsmarkt kan de komende jaren nog erger worden, verwacht het UWV. Daarom moeten we alle oplossingen voor die krapte met beide handen aanpakken, ook het inzetten van meer arbeidsmigranten.  ( 10 min )

The loss disallowance rule limits a corporation's ability to claim the losses of a subsidiary business for tax purposes.  ( 20 min )

The three best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union, 6.00% from Credit Human, and 5.80% from Seattle Bank.  ( 19 min )

Microsoft (MSFT)'s fiscal first-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations as the company's Azure cloud computing segment grew more than predicted.  ( 17 min )

Self-employment tax is the tax that a sole proprietor or freelancer must pay to the federal government to fund Medicare and Social Security.  ( 25 min )

Personal loan rates edged up to 21.04% this week, adding 3 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate stood at 21.01%.  ( 18 min )

Record-high levels of credit card debt, a return to pre-pandemic levels of delinquency, and speculation on action by the Fed and U.S. lawmakers to limit fees and credit card interest rates could temper Visa's future performance.  ( 18 min )

Colleges will be banned from the controversial practice of withholding transcripts from students over unpaid bills under finalized rules announced by the Department of Education Tuesday.  ( 18 min )

A coalition of 33 states, along with nine attorneys general who filed separate lawsuits, sued tech giant Meta Platforms on Tuesday, alleging the company's social media platforms harm children and teenagers.  ( 18 min )

Shares of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) make a great gift because they offer diversified investment exposure and the potential to grow in value.  ( 30 min )

While there are plenty of good reasons to take out a personal loan, thanks in large part to their versatility, there are also a few scenarios where it might be a bad idea.  ( 26 min )

Google Bard has also helped to stave off concerns about a large-scale shift away from Google Search, although an ongoing antitrust trial may be impactful.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.7% on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, amid strong corporate earnings news and anticipation of the reports coming from big tech firms this week.  ( 16 min )

The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program is the official name for Social Security in the United States.  ( 26 min )

Before you complain about inflation, consider that it made the typical middle-class family $14,300 richer over the 36 years leading up to the pandemic.  ( 18 min )

RTX beat profit and sales estimates, announced a stock buyback, and gave an optimistic update on inspections of a jet engine forced out of service for a potential problem.  ( 17 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery makes the majority of its revenues through its distribution activities  ( 21 min )

Americans are, by almost every measure, richer than ever on average. Yet, when asked about our finances in surveys, we’re feeling worse off.  ( 20 min )

Gifting a bond can boost the future finances of the recipient and, in the meantime, teach them a useful lesson about managing money.  ( 31 min )

Spotify posted a surprise profit and exceeded revenue estimates as it raised prices and reduced expenses.  ( 17 min )

Credit score requirements for personal loans vary by lender, but borrowers with good or excellent credit typically have a better chance of qualifying for the best rates and terms.  ( 26 min )

General Motors withdrew its full-year guidance in the company’s third-quarter earnings report amid uncertainty surrounding an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union.  ( 18 min )

Balance transfers and personal loans can help improve your finances, but they are different products. A balance transfer focuses on moving your debt from one creditor to another, usually for a lower interest rate, while a personal loan is a new debt.  ( 27 min )

The IEA suggested momentum toward clean energy could lead global demand for coal, oil, and gas to peak before 2030.  ( 17 min )

While a debt consolidation loan can be a personal loan, business debt consolidation loans are also available. Additionally, there are more kinds of personal loans than just debt consolidation loans.  ( 25 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose again, though they've stayed below the 23-year high they reached early last week. Rate averages were mixed across other loan types.  ( 19 min )

The automaker and nuclear fuel cycle company's joint venture is aimed at securing materials needed to build electric vehicles (EVs), and is set to begin production in 2026.  ( 17 min )

Here are the key differences between Bitcoin and Ripple's XRP, both popular decentralized cryptocurrency systems.  ( 25 min )

Providing tax-free income in some countries, spread betting can be highly profitable. Investopedia provides important points for success.  ( 25 min )

Logitech shares spiked after the PC equipment supplier reported profit soared and it raised its guidance on lower expenses.  ( 17 min )

There are several important factors to consider when choosing a certificate of deposit (CD). In this guide, we'll explain what you need to know.  ( 23 min )

Short selling and put options are used to speculate on a potential decline in a security or index or to hedge downside risk in a portfolio or stock.  ( 28 min )

Some pundits demonize naked short selling, but it usually occurs after a collapse, not before.  ( 24 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 following strong earnings reports and ahead of updates from big tech companies including Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet.  ( 16 min )

As monthly car costs have soared, struggling borrowers are falling behind on their payments at the highest rates on record.  ( 17 min )

3M beat profit and sales estimates and boosted its guidance on price hikes and expense reductions.  ( 17 min )

EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, is an alternative measure of a company's overall financial performance.  ( 29 min )

For all the talk of whether the economy is recovering or sinking, what should a recovery actually look like? Here are six signals that may indicate a turnaround.  ( 24 min )

The average length of a car loan is 72 months, which is six years but can vary from as short as 12 months to as long as 96 months.  ( 23 min )

Cash grants for small businesses are available from the federal government, state or local governments, and some private companies, although the competition for them can be fierce. Here is what you need to know to get approved for one  ( 26 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 26 min )

USAA offers a few different savings accounts, but the rates are relatively low. Compare USAA to top competitors and find the best savings account for your needs.  ( 24 min )

Check U.S. Bank’s current savings account interest rates, and see how they compare to the top accounts in the market today.  ( 21 min )

Citi offers CDs, checking accounts, bank IRAs, and savings accounts. Learn more about its savings account rates, features, and account requirements.  ( 27 min )

Coca-Cola (KO) beat estimates on both the top and bottom line for the third quarter, as consumers ramped up their purchases of soft drinks and other beverages despite the company's price hikes.  ( 18 min )

Growth rates slowed relative to the second quarter but remained strong on stable air travel and renewable energy demand.  ( 17 min )

Verizon home and business wireless business boosted third quarter earnings even as the telecom giant lost cellular subscribers.  ( 17 min )

The CPP or Canada Pension Plan is one of three levels of the retirement income system responsible for paying retirement or disability benefits.  ( 28 min )

Illegal in the U.S., spread betting is high risk but offers high-profit potential, zero taxes, high leverage, and wide-ranging bid-ask spreads.  ( 25 min )

Spouses, ex-spouses, children, and dependent parents can be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits.  ( 29 min )

General Electric raised its forecast for 2023 earnings as rebounding air travel demand improved the jet engine maker’s aerospace business and Redfin shares surged after the real estate brokerage secured $250 million in financing. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Here's how to maximize the Social Security benefits you receive and minimize the taxes you pay on them when you are in retirement.  ( 29 min )

Most Americans have to pay Social Security tax for their entire working lives, but there are a few exceptions to that rule, as described here.  ( 24 min )

Your pay stub contains important information about your earnings and deductions for taxes, insurance, and more. Learn all of the elements included on a pay stub and how to properly understand them.  ( 28 min )

Private equity firms and hedge funds benefit from several controversial provisions in the current U.S. tax code, including carried interest.  ( 26 min )

A debtor nation has negative net investment after recording all of the financial transactions it has completed worldwide.  ( 22 min )

Learn about the different implications of marginal benefit and marginal utility in economics.  ( 25 min )

Don't leave it up to your accountant. Business owners are ultimately responsible for fulfilling state, federal, and local tax obligations and payroll taxes.  ( 28 min )

The Fisher College of Business is the business school at Ohio State University, located in Columbus, Ohio.  ( 21 min )

Microsoft (MSFT)'s fiscal first-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations as the company's Azure cloud computing segment grew more than predicted.  ( 1 min )

Google Bard has also helped to stave off concerns about a large-scale shift away from Google Search, although an ongoing antitrust trial may be impactful.  ( 1 min )

Record-high levels of credit card debt, a return to pre-pandemic levels of delinquency, and speculation on action by the Fed and U.S. lawmakers to limit fees and credit card interest rates could temper Visa's future performance.  ( 1 min )

A coalition of 33 states, along with nine attorneys general who filed separate lawsuits, sued tech giant Meta Platforms on Tuesday, alleging the company's social media platforms harm children and teenagers.  ( 1 min )

RTX beat profit and sales estimates, announced a stock buyback, and gave an optimistic update on inspections of a jet engine forced out of service for a potential problem.  ( 1 min )

Spotify posted a surprise profit and exceeded revenue estimates as it raised prices and reduced expenses.  ( 1 min )

The automaker and nuclear fuel cycle company's joint venture is aimed at securing materials needed to build electric vehicles (EVs), and is set to begin production in 2026.  ( 1 min )

Logitech shares spiked after the PC equipment supplier reported profit soared and it raised its guidance on lower expenses.  ( 1 min )

3M beat profit and sales estimates and boosted its guidance on price hikes and expense reductions.  ( 1 min )

Coca-Cola (KO) beat estimates on both the top and bottom line for the third quarter, as consumers ramped up their purchases of soft drinks and other beverages despite the company's price hikes.  ( 1 min )

Verizon home and business wireless business boosted third quarter earnings even as the telecom giant lost cellular subscribers.  ( 1 min )

The Google parent reported revenue of $76.7 billion for its latest quarter, up 11% from a year ago.That wasn’t enough to lift the stock.  ( 18 min )

Snap has been going through a rough patch. But its Q3 earnings beat expectations.  ( 34 min )

An earnings beat wasn’t enough for Texas Instruments stock, which is down 11% this year, compared with the 32% rise for the iShares Semiconductor exchange-traded fund.  ( 15 min )

Tuesday's auction of two-year Treasury notes saw tepid demand, signaling that investor enthusiasm for Treasuries continues to soften amid concerns about the federal deficit and the path of interest rates.  ( 19 min )

The three best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union, 6.00% from Credit Human, and 5.80% from Seattle Bank.  ( 21 min )

The companies plan to close on the transaction on Oct. 30. Investors appear to be betting that closing will be delayed.  ( 22 min )

Nvidia announced in a regulatory filing that the U.S. government sped up the implementation timeline for broader export controls on China's access to artificial intelligence chips.  ( 34 min )

Driven by rising demand for chips in the pandemic era, semiconductor stocks have been one of the best-performing sectors over the past few years. The recent artificial intelligence (AI) boom propelled the need for semiconductors further, with chipmakers such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) that cater to AI software becoming the biggest gainers. Intel Corp., which has long been the dominant chipmaker, has been restructuring its business to accommodate changing market dynamics. Intel has been laggin  ( 35 min )

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An arbitrator ordered Nikola’former CEO to pay it $165 million.s  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- There’s a good reason why investors are amazed that something hasn’t broken in the economy yet: The last time US government bond yields climbed so far, so fast, the nation plunged into back-to-back recessions.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Blinken Says ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ Needed for AidAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantNobody Wants Mutual Funds NowXi Makes Unprecedented Central Bank Visit in Sign of Focus on EconomyBig Tech Props Up Sto  ( 33 min )

The company’s partnership with OpenAI has helped power new aritificial-intelligence businesses.  ( 28 min )

Google parent Alphabet’s shares (GOOG, GOOGL) declined about 4% postmarket Tuesday after the tech giant released quarterly earnings results. Here is what Alphabet reported, versus FactSet consensus estima  ( 23 min )

The world is at a “tipping point” on debt that threatens to spark a global reckoning after years of government borrowing binges, the boss of HSBC has warned.  ( 34 min )

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Proposed ETF anointed IBTC, as iShares creates mechanism to seed fund with cash.  ( 33 min )

Microsoft reported its Q1 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, as investors look for signs that its AI investments are paying off.  ( 34 min )

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Borrowers, who were not required to make payments during the pandemic, found higher figures when they logged in loan servicers to start repaying .  ( 37 min )

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It’s been a tough year for the sector and Johnson & Johnson stock.  ( 22 min )

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Verizon (VZ) stock was on pace for its largest one-day percentage gain since 2008. Revenue for the third quarter was $33.3 billion, in line with analyst’s estimates, while earnings per share came in at $1.22, above estimates for $1.18. That is great news for investors, but bond yields are another  ( 12 min )

Bill Gates, the seventh-richest person in the world according to the Forbes 2023 list, has been losing money on one of his latest investment bets. Gates, who amassed his wealth by cofounding and leading Microsoft Corp. for decades before retiring in 2008, has since focused on investing in private corporations and publicly traded companies. In the fiscal second quarter of 2023, Gates purchased over 1.7 million shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD), maker of popular beer brands including Bud L  ( 35 min )

Snap has been going through a rough patch. But its Q3 earnings beat expectations.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil held near $90 a barrel after Monday saw the biggest drop since Hamas’s attack on Israel, amid signs the conflict will remain contained for the time being. Most Read from BloombergAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantChina Repeats Its View That Israel Must Protect CiviliansNobody Wants Mutual Funds NowXi Makes Unprecedented Central Bank Visit in Sign of Focus on EconomyDisney Said to Near Multibillion-Dollar Deal With RelianceGlobal benchmark Bre  ( 33 min )

Nikola Corp. has won $165 million in arbitration from convicted founder Trevor Milton, but it wants to recover attorney fees, too. The post Nikola claws back $165 million from founder Trevor Milton appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves isn't commenting on the steelmaker's attempts to acquire rival United States Steel, citing an agreement with U.S. Steel to refrain from disclosing information about the nego  ( 24 min )

Measuring your own wealth can be a tricky thing but seeing how you compare with other households can be a useful way to assess your finances. The real financial benchmarks to measure, however, are your own. Are you achieving your goals? Are you on track to keep doing so in the future? Here are a […] The post Common Net Worth Statistics You Need to Know appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

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The average net worth of an American household headed by a 50-year-old is $897,663, according to Federal Reserve data. This mid-career milestone highlights the importance of diligently building wealth over time. Understanding net worth benchmarks by age provides a measuring stick to gauge your own financial progress. With strategic planning and discipline, you can take […] The post What Is the Average Net Worth of a 50-Year-Old? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union struck a General Motors assembly plant in Texas on Tuesday that builds the U.S. automaker's profitable full-size sport utility vehicles, in another significant expansion of the strike. The UAW said another 5,000 workers are going on strike.  ( 31 min )

Amazon.com stock is still a buy after this year's robust gains, according to an analyst, who cited the company's cloud business and retail sales performance.  ( 17 min )

Nikola Corp. has been awarded $165 million in an arbitration proceeding with its founder and former executive chairman, according to a regulatory filing. The electric and hydrogen-powered heavy truck maker said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it sought reimbursement from Trevor Milton for costs and damages related to actions that were part of government and regulatory investigations, including a December 2021 SEC settlement and associated civil penalty. Milton previously pleaded not guilty to securities and wire fraud.  ( 33 min )

Bitcoin pushed higher amid optimism about regulatory approval of a product that would allow investors to get exposure to the cryptocurrency without having to own it.  ( 35 min )

MoffettNathanson lifted its rating on the sports betting company to Buy from Neutral.  ( 15 min )

Shares of Microsoft ticked up in early trading Tuesday as investors prepared for the tech giant to report quarterly results after the closing bell. Investors will watch for updates about the state of its artificial-inte  ( 23 min )

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Coinbase could benefit from spot Bitcoin ETF approvals, and not just because crypto is getting popular again.  ( 18 min )

Bitcoin surged in value early Tuesday, extending a runup for the largest cryptocurrency. The digital token was recently quoted at about $34,597, up more than 9.5% from its late-Monday level, according to CoinDesk. A few hours earlier it had reached around $35,000. Crypto-related stocks also gained  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Vanguard Group Inc. has a message for investors waiting for the all-clear before returning to fixed income following a brutal rout this summer: “Shake it off.”Most Read from BloombergAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantChina Repeats Its View That Israel Must Protect CiviliansNobody Wants Mutual Funds NowXi Makes Unprecedented Central Bank Visit in Sign of Focus on EconomyDisney Said to Near Multibillion-Dollar Deal With RelianceThe world’s second-l  ( 33 min )

ConocoPhillips could be the next U.S. energy company looking to make a big purchase, according to KeyBanc analysts. Here are the potential targets.  ( 16 min )

Picture this scenario: You and your spouse are both 67, have $2.5 million in savings and collect $40,000 in annual Social Security benefits. Is that enough to support a $100,000 lifestyle in retirement? This question is really multi-pronged. It’ll depend on when you both plan to retire, if you can you generate $100,000 per year […] The post We’re 67, Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits. Can We Live on $100k Per Year? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

Google parent Alphabet will report its Q3 earnings after the bell on Tuesday.  ( 34 min )

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Danaher posts third-quarter earnings of $2.02 a share on revenue of $6.87 billion.  ( 14 min )

NextEra Energy reported third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, on the back of additional projects at its renewable energy unit. NextEra, which generates more wind and solar power than any other company in the world, has benefited from a clean energy investment push in the U.S. that has received major policy support after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year. "NextEra Energy Resources had its best renewables and storage origination quarter in its history, adding approximately 3,245 megawatts to its backlog, which now totals over 21 gigawatts, net of projects placed in service," said CEO John Ketchum.  ( 33 min )

'Bond King' Bill Gross said a recession is coming for the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter.  ( 33 min )

Verizon Communications shares rose after the telecommunications company posted third-quarter results ahead of Wall Street expectations. Profit and earnings fell as the company faced pressure in its consumer and business operations. Verizon did increase its outlook for free cash flow for the year.  ( 23 min )

Coca-Cola reported higher earnings and revenue for the third quarter, which was boosted by higher prices and a slight increase in sales volumes. The beverage giant lifted its outlook for the year in light of its performance so far this year, although it expects a stronger headwind from currency tra  ( 23 min )

Coca-Cola expects full-year organic revenue growth of 10% to 11%.  ( 21 min )

NextEra Energy reported third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, on the back of additional projects at its renewable energy unit. On an adjusted basis, the company earned 94 cents per share in the reported quarter, compared with estimates of 88 cents, according to LSEG data.  ( 32 min )

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The company now expects annual free cash flow (FCF) to be higher than $18 billion, at least $1 billion increase from its prior forecast. Its third-quarter FCF of $6.7 billion beat estimates by more than $1.3 billion, according to Visible Alpha. Verizon, whose plans typically cost more than its peers, added 100,000 net monthly-bill-paying wireless phone subscribers in the third quarter, compared with expectations for 63,600 additions, according to Factset.  ( 33 min )

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The company also said it has approved a $10 billion share repurchase program, which would commence almost immediately. In its second-quarter earnings report, RTX disclosed it had found microscopic containments in powdered metal, used to manufacture high-pressure turbine discs that are part of the engine's core, the presence of which could lead to cracks in the engine. RTX had at the time said 200 engines would require "accelerated inspection" with 60 days to fix each engine with a contamination issue.  ( 33 min )

The Detroit automaker is now losing about $200 million a week from factory walkouts.  ( 28 min )

The conglomerate said efforts to improve performance and control costs are bearing fruit.  ( 27 min )

General Electric raised its financial outlook and said it will shed its power business in the second quarter of 2024, the final step in a breakup of the industrial giant. The step will leave GE’s aerospace unit as a standalone business, with both companies trading separately on the New York Stock E  ( 24 min )

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Spotify will report earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.  ( 34 min )

GE raises full-year earnings guidance to a range of $2.55 to $2.65 a share, up from prior guidance of $2.10 to $2.30.  ( 18 min )

The Boston, Massachusetts-based company now expects 2023 adjusted profit per share of $2.55 to $2.65, compared with its earlier forecast of $2.10 to $2.30. GE's aviation business, its cash cow, has been lifted by a surge in demand for aftermarket services as a strong rebound in air travel prompted airlines to use jets for longer against the backdrop of shortage of commercial planes.  ( 33 min )

ConocoPhillips could be the next U.S. energy company looking to make a big purchase, according to KeyBanc analysts. Here are the potential targets.  ( 16 min )

A former employee of ASML Holding accused of stealing trade secrets from the manufacturer of the world's most advanced semiconductor-making equipment, later worked for Huawei Technologies, according to a Dutch media report. ASML disclosed in its 2022 annual report published in February that one of its former China-based employees had engaged in "unauthorised misappropriation of data relating to proprietary technology" that may have violated some export controls. ASML CEO Peter Wennink characteri  ( 34 min )

Savers scrambled to buy I Bonds when inflation surged in 2021 and 2022. Both fixed and inflation-linked rates are due to rise again in November.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the fact that central banks got financial forecasting “100% dead wrong” about 18 months ago should prompt some humility about the outlook for next year.Most Read from BloombergAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantChina Repeats Its View That Israel Must Protect CiviliansHostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Rethink Gaza Ground WarIsrael Latest: Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Hostages, US Deploy  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In a year when the US economy exceeded almost everybody’s expectations, the underlying federal deficit roughly doubled, spotlighting a dire fiscal trajectory likely to only worsen the partisan budget battles in Washington.Most Read from BloombergAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantChina Repeats Its View That Israel Must Protect CiviliansHostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Rethink Gaza Ground WarIsrael Latest: Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Hostages, U  ( 35 min )

Barclays just had a rough third quarter—and suggested big changes are imminent. The British banking giant said Tuesday that profit fell 16% in the three months through September, compared to a year earlier. That reflected persistent weakness in investment banking and competitive pressures in retail  ( 23 min )

The Street expects the parent of Google and YouTube to post sales of $76 billion, up 10% from a year earlier, with profits of $1.46 a share.  ( 20 min )

Microsoft shares have stalled as investors await a payoff from generative AI.  ( 22 min )

Here's how to maximize the Social Security benefits you receive and minimize the taxes you pay on them when you are in retirement.  ( 29 min )

Updated BlackRock filing indicates spot Bitcoin ETF could be seeded this month  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin extended a rally fueled by expectations of fresh demand from exchange-traded funds, reaching the highest price since May last year.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Trading Rattled by Wild Treasury Moves: Markets WrapAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007US Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItHostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Rethink Gaz  ( 33 min )

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Recent months have seen increased volatility in the stock markets, as both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ have given back some of the gains they posted earlier in the year. Stocks are coming under pressure from a variety of headwinds – but one that stands out recently comes from the bond market. Treasury bond yields and stocks tend to move in opposite directions, and earlier today the 10-year treasury bond rose to a peak of 5.02%, its highest level since July 2007. The yield was as low as 3.3% as re  ( 36 min )

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Elon Musk's tunneling enterprise The Boring Company has sold shares owned by employees and investors at a price over 22% higher than in a funding round for the company last year, The Information reported on Monday. The sale priced shares at $24 each, the report said citing people familiar with the matter.  ( 31 min )

Meer dan twintig staten in de Verenigde Staten klagen Meta aan. Dat is het bedrijf achter onder meer Facebook en Instagram. De staten vinden dat Facebook en Instagram jonge gebruikers uitbuiten voor winst en hen schadelijke inhoud laten zien.  ( 8 min )

De breuk in een gaspijplijn tussen Finland en Estland is mogelijk veroorzaakt door een anker. Finland meldt dat de politie vlak bij de plek van de breuk een anker heeft opgevist. Wellicht was dat onderdeel van een Chinees containerschip.  ( 8 min )

De Consumentenbond sleept enkele bedrijven voor de rechter voor krimpflatie. Deze fabrikanten verminderden stiekem de inhoud van verpakkingen terwijl de prijs van het product hetzelfde bleef of zelfs hoger werd.  ( 8 min )

De Tweede Kamer stemt in met een aanpassing van de inlichtingenwet. Door de tijdelijke wet moeten inlichtingendiensten AIVD en MIVD meer bevoegdheden krijgen om internetverkeer te onderscheppen. De bedoeling is dat ze hierdoor sneller cyberdreigingen vanuit het buitenland herkennen.  ( 9 min )

In de zorgsector zijn momenteel 52.000 vacatures. Dat is volgens uitzender Randstad een nieuw record. Er zijn door vergrijzing vier keer zoveel zorgbanen beschikbaar als tien jaar geleden, blijkt uit onderzoek van het bedrijf. Ook in andere sectoren zijn nog tekorten.  ( 9 min )

Een groot deel van de bedrijven in Nederland ontwijkt regels voor het hergebruik van plastic verpakkingen voor eten en drinken. Daardoor vermindert de hoeveelheid plastic zwerafval niet. Dat meldt de Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT) dinsdag.  ( 8 min )

Elke maand luisteren 574 miljoen mensen naar muziek op Spotify. Daarvan betalen er 226 miljoen mensen voor de dienst, de rest heeft een gratis account met reclames. Dat blijkt uit de kwartaalcijfers van het Zweedse bedrijf (pdf).  ( 9 min )

Viaplay heeft op het laatste moment de publicatie van zijn kwartaalcijfers uitgesteld. Het Zweedse mediabedrijf overlegt met aandeelhouders en geldschieters over zijn toekomst, want het gaat niet goed met de streamingdienst.  ( 9 min )

De Birkin-handtassen van Hermès zijn ook in tijden van hoge inflatie ongekend populair. Vooral rijke klanten in de Verenigde Staten en Europa bleven het luxemerk trouw, waardoor Hermès zijn verkopen met 16 procent zag stijgen in het derde kwartaal.  ( 8 min )

Booking.com lijkt last te hebben van oplichters. Via het berichtensysteem van het boekingsplatform worden nepberichten verstuurd, zo melden meerdere gebruikers.  ( 9 min )

Als na een ramp de schade moet worden hersteld, komt de overheid gedane beloftes niet altijd na. De overheid gaat te weinig met slachtoffers in gesprek en leert niet van eerder gemaakte fouten, concludeert Nationale ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen dinsdag.  ( 10 min )

In IJsland zijn veel vrouwen dinsdag niet aan het werk gegaan. Ook premier Katrín Jakobsdóttir legt haar werk voor een dag neer. Met de staking wordt aandacht gevraagd voor de loonkloof tussen mannen en vrouwen.  ( 9 min )

Duitsland zal later dit jaar de op twee na grootste economie van de wereld zijn, achter de Verenigde Staten en China. Japan verdwijnt daardoor na tientallen jaren uit de top drie. Ook India klimt op de ranglijst.  ( 9 min )

Duitsland zal later dit jaar de derde economie van de wereld zijn, achter de Verenigde Staten en China. Japan verdwijnt daardoor na tientallen jaren uit de top drie. Ook India klimt op de ranglijst.  ( 9 min )

SpaceX gaat voor het eerst vier satellieten van de Europese ruimtevaartorganisatie ESA lanceren. Het gaat om navigatiesatellieten voor het navigatienetwerk Galileo. SpaceX lanceert de satellieten omdat ESA's eigen Ariane 6-raket nog niet af is.  ( 9 min )

De prijs van de bitcoin lag dinsdagochtend even boven de 35.000 dollar (ruim 32.750 euro). Sinds mei 2022 was de cryptomunt niet zo veel waard als nu. Dat komt doordat er extra vraag naar bitcoin wordt verwacht.  ( 8 min )

De prijs van de bitcoin lag dinsdagochtend even boven de 35.000 dollar (ruim 32.750 euro). Sinds mei 2022 was de cryptomunt niet zo veel waard als nu. Dat komt doordat er extra vraag naar bitcoin wordt verwacht.  ( 8 min )

Richting 2030 worden grote stappen gezet in de vervanging van fossiele brandstoffen. Energieagentschap IEA schat dat vanaf dat jaar de vraag naar fossiele brandstoffen wereldwijd zal afnemen, mede doordat er dan mogelijk tien keer zoveel elektrische auto's rondrijden als nu.  ( 9 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.7% on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, amid strong corporate earnings news and anticipation of the reports coming from big tech firms this week.  ( 1 min )

The IEA suggested momentum toward clean energy could lead global demand for coal, oil, and gas to peak before 2030.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities rose at midday on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 following strong earnings reports and ahead of updates from big tech companies including Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were higher in premarket trading Tuesday as investors prepared for a busy day of earnings with reports from Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet, and Visa after the bell.  ( 1 min )

General Electric raised its forecast for 2023 earnings as rebounding air travel demand improved the jet engine maker’s aerospace business and Redfin shares surged after the real estate brokerage secured $250 million in financing. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Venezuela is entering the final stage of a long legal battle in which its most valuable foreign asset, Citgo Petroleum Corp., will be auctioned off to settle claims against the government and its oil company. Most Read from BloombergWall Street Trading Rattled by Wild Treasury Moves: Markets WrapAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007US Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground Wa  ( 35 min )

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Both earnings and revenue at Verizon Communications are expected to be lower in the latest quarter than in the same period a year earlier.  ( 17 min )

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Most retirees are eligible, but some fall through the cracks due to a spotty work history or for other reasons.  ( 29 min )

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The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 21 min )

An "extremely bearish" technical pattern, known as a double top, has taken shape on the Magnificent 7 stocks' combined price chart, fueling fears of a selloff.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The crown jewel of Chevron Corp.’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. is a piece of larger rival Exxon Mobil Corp.’s prized asset. Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionS&P 500 Holds Its Ground Amid Wild Treasury Moves: Markets WrapC  ( 34 min )

Here is what experts say is behind inflated car insurance prices and what you can do to save money without sacrificing thorough coverage on your vehicles.  ( 34 min )

Never one to shy away from an announcement or two, at a recent annual symposium, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) announced that it had reached an agreement with Fortescue to be the preferred supplier for 550MW PEM electrolyzers for its Gibson Island project in Brisbane, Australia. The terms of the MOU (memorandum of understanding) also stipulate that Plug and Fortescue will assess potential joint investments in projects aimed at producing green hydrogen in North America. Additionally, both parties are  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. is developing chips with Arm Holdings Plc technology that would challenge Intel Corp. processors in personal computers, Reuters reported.Most Read from BloombergTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007US Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItS&P 500 Struggles Near Key Level; Bonds Rebound: Markets WrapAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantHostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Ret  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., which is set to receive significant backing from the Biden administration, saw its share price slashed nearly in half after announcing it would pause construction on a first-of-its-kind lithium ion battery recycling plant.Most Read from BloombergTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007US Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItS&P 500 Struggles Near Key Level; Bonds Rebound: Markets WrapAn Oil Giant Q  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Traders betting on whether VMware Inc. will successfully sell itself to Broadcom Inc. could find it harder to get out of at least part of their position after Monday. Most Read from BloombergTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007US Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItS&P 500 Struggles Near Key Level; Bonds Rebound: Markets WrapAn Oil Giant Quietly Ditched the World’s Biggest Carbon Capture PlantHostages and Hezbollah Fo  ( 34 min )

That’s bad news for bosses who are holding on to the hope of a full office return.  ( 34 min )

Tesla is under investigation by US authorities following claims the electric carmaker has been misleading customers over the driving range of its vehicles.  ( 34 min )

Stocks have largely been held back by rising bond yields. But one strategist sees a key potential turning point around 5.25% on the 10-year Treasury yield.  ( 34 min )

“The economy is slowing faster than recent data suggests,” Ackman warned in a Monday post on X, formerly Twitter.  ( 33 min )

Home, health, and auto insurers are using creepy new technology to jack up your premiums and deny your claims.  ( 39 min )

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Chevron was considered a potential buyer for Occidental, given that both companies are big players in the Permian basin.  ( 17 min )

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U.S. asset manager Vanguard is bullish on longer-dated Treasuries after this year's brutal selloff, betting that the Federal Reserve is at the end of its rate hiking cycle and that the economy will slow next year. Despite a "cruel summer for bond investors," long-term bonds continue to remain attractive as the economy will likely enter a shallow recession next year, the world's second-largest asset manager said in a fixed income outlook seen by Reuters. U.S. Treasury yields, which move inversely to prices, have risen sharply over the past few months, with benchmark 10-year Treasury yields trading above 5% on Monday for the first time since 2007.  ( 33 min )

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Legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett is widely recognized as one of the greatest financial minds of this era. Over the course of several decades, he amassed a significant fortune through shrewd investment strategies and timeless wisdom. During the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual meeting, Buffett shared his perspective on the curious dynamics of discussing the company's investments. He offered insights into why he refrains from "talking up" Berkshire's investments, shedding light on  ( 35 min )

World-famous investor and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO Warren Buffett has earned a reputation for his immense success in the world of finance. He is known for his straightforward and practical approach to investing, which has made him a trusted source of financial wisdom for millions. In a 2018 CNBC interview, Buffett shared insights on interest rates, stocks and investor behavior, and his advice remains relevant in today's challenging economic climate marked by inflation and rising interest rate  ( 35 min )

Elon Musk, a name synonymous with space exploration, electric cars and cutting-edge technology, started his journey in a way that could be seen as unconventional even by the standards of aspiring entrepreneurs. While at Queen's University in Canada, Musk and his brother Kimbal employed an unconventional method for mentorship: cold-calling people they found intriguing. One such person was Peter Nicholson, a high-ranking executive at Scotiabank. What made this relationship interesting were the sub  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross says he’s buying futures tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and sees a recession in the fourth quarter. Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionS&P 500 Holds Its Ground Amid Wild Treasury Moves: Markets WrapPosting on  ( 32 min )

What happens when one company accounts for more than half of a stock index?  ( 29 min )

The union says it's on strike at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, which makes Dodge RAM 1500 pickup trucks.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Leon Hess founded Hess Corp. with a secondhand truck delivering fuel oil during the depression. Ninety years later, his son, John Hess, has agreed to sell the US oil producer to Chevron Corp. in a deal that crystallizes the value of the stake controlled by the family at about $5 billion.Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItTreasury 10-Year Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007Israel Latest: Oil Declines as Hos  ( 33 min )

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Shares of Li-Cycle Holdings are down more than 40% to about $1.30 after the battery recycling company said it is pausing construction on a facility in Rochester, N.Y., citing high costs. The turbulence could impact Li-Cycle's pending agreement with the Department of Energy for a [$375 million loan]  ( 24 min )

Ackman said in August that his hedge fund had placed a bet against U.S. 30-year Treasuries, calling it both a hedge on the impact of higher long-term rates on stocks and a good standalone bet. "The economy is slowing faster than recent data suggests," Ackman wrote on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Hedge funds have rapidly built up short positions in U.S. Treasuries futures this year as part of the so-called 'basis trade', a leveraged arbitrage play profiting from price differences between cash bonds and futures.  ( 32 min )

Why does a financial advisor get a fee of 1% or more? That seems really high. If my return is only 4% (for example, in dividends), I am giving away 25% of my return, which is even worse with a … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘I Am Giving Away 25% of My Return.' Why Does a Financial Advisor Earn a 1% Fee, Even in a Bear Market? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )

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Is Nio (NYSE:NIO) planning to become more self-sufficient? Last week, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) announced plans to sell factory assets with a net book value worth of RMB 4.2 billion (~$574 million) and an evaluated value of about RMB 4.5 billion (~$615 million). Amongst the assets are two factories where it manufactures vehicles for Nio. While no buyer of the assets has yet to be confirmed, according to the rumor mill, the Chinese EV maker might be eyeing a purchase of the assets al  ( 34 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have dropped below the historic high they reached early last week, with averages for almost every mortgage type coming down as well.  ( 19 min )

Converting a rental property into a primary residence is a significant financial move with potential tax implications that necessitate careful planning. By leveraging tools like Section 121 of the IRS code and 1031 exchanges, homeowners can navigate the complexities of this process. However, understanding the intricacies of these laws is crucial. Here’s how to convert […] The post How to Convert Rental Property to a Primary Residence appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

Microsoft will report its Q1 earnings after the bell on Thursday, as investors look for signs that its AI investments are paying off.  ( 34 min )

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The crop protection company cited lower sales volumes in Latin America as a reason for lowering estimates.  ( 15 min )

Fisker is the latest electric-vehicle maker to cut prices for its cars. Its stoock is slumping.  ( 19 min )

Pinterest upgraded, Salesforce downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 35 min )

Chevron agrees to buy fellow oil company Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal. Including debt, the transaction is valued at $60 billion.  ( 19 min )

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Few sizable targets remain in the most coveted U.S. shale basin after the oil supermajors’ mega acquisitions, setting off a scramble for what is left.  ( 28 min )

The yield on the 10-year Treasury has reached 5% for the first time since 2007. Treasury yields have been climbing rapidly, with the 10-year yield rallying from less than 3.50% during the spring and from just 0.50% early in the pandemic. Monday morning, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was at 4.96% after hitting 5.02% earlier.  ( 35 min )

Well-known large-cap stocks are often the ones that get all the media attention, but sometimes it's the smaller companies are performing the best while the big names are struggling. To some degree, that's what's happening in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector in recent weeks, as big names like Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:O), W.P. Carey Inc. (NYSE:WPC), SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Prologis Inc. (NYSE:PLD) and others have been slashed in price or are just treading water. Meanwhile,  ( 35 min )

Chevron (CVX) shares fell Monday after the U.S. energy heavyweight said it would buy Hess (HES) in an all-stock deal worth $53 billion. In recent market action: Chevron stock lost more than 2% in premarke  ( 23 min )

The stock market has finally begun recovering from the worst bear market since 2008, with the S&P 500 index rising by nearly 12% year to date. The tech sector boasted a stellar recovery after a brutal rout last year, as evidenced by the Nasdaq Composite Index's 26% gain so far this year. But the market volatility is far from over. The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates at least once again this year and the growing geopolitical tensions globally have resulted in volatility levels  ( 35 min )

Jensen Huang cofounded and leads one of the world’s most valuable firms.  ( 34 min )

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Textainer shares surge. The shipping-container lessor is being acquired for $2.1 billion.  ( 15 min )

Chevron announced it will buy Hess for $53 billion and Apple shares fell after China launched tax probes into key supplier Foxconn. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Chevron Corp said on Monday it would buy smaller rival Hess Corp in a $53 billion all-stock deal, taking its rivalry with Exxon Mobil to the next level by boosting its presence in U.S. shale and oil-rich Guyana. Acquiring Hess adds 30% ownership in over 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent of discovered recoverable resource in Guyana and 465,000 net acres of high-quality, long-duration inventory supported by integrated midstream assets in the Bakken to Chevron’s portfolio, along with assets in the Gulf of Mexico and a natural gas business in Southeast Asia. Given that Exxon Mobil had effectively taken itself out of the running for large-scale M&A following the recent Pioneer deal, we would have thought Chevron could bide its time, and hence we are a little surprised at the timing of this deal.  ( 34 min )

The 10-year Treasury yields passed a key milestone, underlining the "new normal" of higher-for-longer rates.  ( 36 min )

The 10-year Treasury yields passed a key milestone, underlining the "new normal" of higher-for-longer rates.  ( 35 min )

CEO Elon Musk said at Tesla's earnings call earlier this month that the company was hesitating on its plans for a factory in Mexico as it grapples with a turbulent economic outlook. He warned that rising interest rates could impact demand at Tesla, which has turned to a margin-sapping price war this year to maintain sales. Tesla's shares were down 1.2% in premarket trading in a broadly weaker market.  ( 33 min )

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Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion as the biggest U.S. oil companies use a recent windfall in profits to buy up smaller competitors. The Chevron-Hess deal comes less than two weeks after Exxon Mobil said it would acquire Pioneer Natural Resources for about $60 billion.  ( 32 min )

Oil prices have slumped by 2pc today as investors bet on a delay to Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza.  ( 32 min )

U.S. technology giants are likely to post their strongest quarterly revenue growth in at least a year as their legacy businesses stabilized, but investors looking for signs of a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) may be disappointed. Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet, Facebook-parent Meta Platforms and Amazon are expected to have built on the recovery in their enterprise software and digital ads businesses as professional and consumer spending stayed resilient despite an uncertain global economy. The quartet's shares have rallied -- between Microsoft's 36% and Meta's 157% -- this year, boosting their combined market value to over $6 trillion and lifting the benchmark S&P 500 index.  ( 34 min )

After a succession of production snafus, investors will question whether U.S. aerospace's "problem children" - Boeing, RTX and Spirit AeroSystems - can stem financial losses and hit year-end targets. All three companies are expected to report losses in their third-quarter results as they struggle to resolve manufacturing defects on their most profitable aircraft and engine products. RTX engine subsidiary Pratt & Whitney disclosed in September it will take a $3 billion charge in the quarter after planning to replace components containing contaminated metal powder on as many as 700 Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines.  ( 34 min )

Partly unwinding pre-weekend safety hedges related to the Middle East conflict, world markets are back focused on some critical macro priced levels and milestones that may once again define the week. But in keeping with that retreat from havens, U.S. Treasuries and sovereign bonds everywhere resumed their decline and 10-year U.S. benchmark borrowing rates finally moved up through the 5% level for the first time in 16 years early on Monday. The dollar retained its bid as a result and continued to probe the 150 yen level many suspect the Bank of Japan will be keen to protect against with open-market yen buying.  ( 34 min )

It's tough out there in the markets right now, understandably so.  ( 35 min )

The all-stock deal is the latest sign of consolidation in an oil-and-gas industry flush with cash.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The 10-year Treasury yield crossed 5% for the first time in 16 years, propelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will maintain elevated interest rates and that the government will further boost bond sales to cover widening deficits.Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buyi  ( 33 min )

Chevron agrees to buy fellow oil company Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal. Including debt, the transaction is valued at $60 billion.  ( 16 min )

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche said it has agreed to buy immunology company Telavant Holdings from Roivant Sciences and Pfizer for $7.1 billion.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chevron Corp. agreed to buy Hess Corp. in a deal worth $53 billion, the latest major consolidation in the US oil industry. Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribune SaysModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningIn an all-stock  ( 33 min )

Chevron will buy Hess in all-stock deal valued at $53 billion, Roche agrees to buy a developer of a drug for people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease from Roivant and Pfizer, Textainer is being acquired for about $2.1 billion, and Microsoft and Alphabet lead a busy earnings week.  ( 22 min )

Banks that are big but not huge, such as KeyCorp, Citizens and Truist, reported big profit declines.  ( 28 min )

Wealth means different things to different Americans. We'll look at five numbers that define wealth in recent surveys and studies.  ( 34 min )

Chevron Corp said on Monday it will buy smaller rival Hess Corp in a $53-billion all-stock deal. Chevron is offering $171 for every Hess share, implying a premium of about 4.9% to the share's last close. CEO John Hess of Hess Corp, is expected to join Chevron's board of directors once the deal closes, the companies said in a statement.  ( 32 min )

Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes overnight, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening a meeting of his top generals and his war cabinet to assess the escalating conflict. These rising tensions, along with surging bond yields on higher rates expectations pulled the Wall Street lower last week, with the S&P 500 falling 1.26% and the Cboe Volatility index closing at its highest since March 24. Yield on the 10-year benchmark Treasury note continued to hover around 5%, the mark it briefly breached last week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that U.S. economy's resilience and tight labor market could warrant further rate hikes.  ( 34 min )

Chevron Corp said on Monday it will acquire Hess Corp in a $53-billion all-stock deal.  ( 32 min )

We’re finally in the homestretch of 2023. The year’s end is in sight – but the only certainty is that uncertainty is here to stay with the headwinds piling up faster than ever. Check off those headwinds one by one: The Federal Reserve has indicated that it will likely hold interest rates higher for longer, due to persistently high inflation. In geopolitics, China keeps rattling its saber at Taiwan, Russia’s Ukraine war keeps grinding on, and the Middle East has erupted into an open battle betwee  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper tumbled to the lowest in nearly eleven months, offering fresh evidence that soaring borrowing costs and slower spending are beginning to bite in all corners of the industrial economy.Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages May Delay Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribune SaysModerna  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Roche Holding AG said it will pay $7.1 billion to acquire Telavant Holdings, Inc. in a bid to shore up its pipeline of experimental medicines.Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribune SaysModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer Warning  ( 33 min )

Gold prices pulled back slightly n early London trading, but upside remains strong due to the conflict in Gaza.  ( 26 min )

John Lynes was one of the first to notice when companies slowed hiring. His recruitment firm, Ashdown Group, was seeing 100 applicants per job at the start of the year. Now he sees 150 on average – a 50pc rise.  ( 35 min )

Philips said it expected adjusted earnings to rise 10%-11% for the year, after reporting above-forecast third-quarter results, helped by €258 million of cost savings, with its restructuring and productivity plans on track.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A Bitcoin rally fueled by optimism about fresh demand from exchange-traded funds may have further to run if history is any guide.Most Read from BloombergUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribune SaysModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningThe largest d  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s gauge of tech equities fell to the lowest since its inception more than three years ago as investors’ confidence in the sector wanes amid concerns higher US rates will hurt demand for growth stocks everywhere. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat J  ( 33 min )

Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday raised its full-year outlook as it beat analyst expectations with a more than doubling of third-quarter core profit to 457 million euros ($483.3 million). Analysts in a company-compiled poll on average had predicted adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA) in July-September would rise to 389 million euros from 209 million euros the year before. Philips said it now expected 6% to 7% comparable sales growth over 2023, with a profit margin (adjusted EBITA) of 10%-11%.  ( 32 min )

The growth in demand for appetite suppressing anti-obesity drugs like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy presents opportunities for food manufacturers and the market's initially downbeat reaction may be overdone, investors say. When Walmart said this month that it saw a slight pullback in food consumption when people took the medication, it sparked a sell off in shares of companies including Nestle, the world's biggest packaged food maker. "It feels like quite an overreaction," said Aviva portfolio manager Richard Saldanha.  ( 34 min )

Asian shares were lower on Monday as higher risks of broader conflict in the Middle East clouded market sentiment and bond yields further pressured stocks. U.S. futures rose while oil prices fell back. Israel announced its intention on Saturday to step up its attacks on the Gaza Strip in preparation for the next stage of its war on Hamas.  ( 35 min )

It's been a cautious start to the week in Asia as markets wait to see when, or whether, Israel will launch a ground invasion of Gaza, and bonds continue their vicious sell-off. Israel's military continued to bomb Gaza on Sunday and clashed with Iran-backed Hezbollah on the border with Lebanon. The leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain on Sunday underscored their support for Israel and its right to defend itself, but also urged it to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For a fleeting moment this month, investment bankers in leveraged finance — the lucrative lending that oils the wheels of M&A and feeds the $1.3 trillion market for collateralized loan obligations — had rare cause for cheer. Company valuations were enticingly low for dealmakers, the US Fed looked closer to reversing punishing rate hikes, loans were getting done.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionUS Push for Release of Hostages D  ( 37 min )

Gold prices retreated from last session's five-month peak on Monday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields strengthened ahead of crucial economic data this week, with investors looking for any signs of a global fallout of the Middle East conflict. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $1,972.39 per ounce by 0334 GMT, and U.S. gold futures slid 0.5% to $1,983.50. Gold prices hit their highest since mid-May on Friday and surged about 9% in the past two weeks as investors opted for the safety of bullion on fears that the Israel-Hamas war could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict.  ( 33 min )

A surprise first place for Argentina's ruling Peronists in a general election on Sunday could calm market fears about a runaway win for libertarian radical Javier Milei who has pledged to dollarize the economy and shut the central bank. Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa won around 36.5% of the vote ahead of right-wing outsider Milei with just over 30%, far outperforming pre-election polls and setting up a polarized run-off vote on Nov. 19 between the two. Analysts said the result should alleviate fears about a sudden devaluation of the local peso currency and reduce the likelihood of the country ditching the peso any time soon, with the eventual winner likely to have a weak mandate.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Samsung Electronics Co. are on track to underperform those of its smaller memory-chip rival SK Hynix Inc. by the most in a decade as investors bet the latter will be the winner in artificial intelligence.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets,  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. fell its most in more than three months after Beijing launched a series of investigations into its operations in China, targeting a key Apple Inc. supplier and one of the country’s largest employers.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Oil Declines as Hostage Talks Delay Gaza InvasionCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassa  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. fell its most in more than three months after Beijing launched a series of investigations into its operations in China, targeting a key Apple Inc. supplier and one of the country’s largest employers.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles Into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordUS Push for Release of Hostages Delays Israeli Ground War, But Won’t Stop ItModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in  ( 33 min )

It is now 52% more expensive to buy a home than to rent one because of climbing mortgage rates.  ( 31 min )

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors continued to focus on the situation in the Middle East, where diplomatic efforts are intensifying in an attempt to contain the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or 0.26%, to $91.92 a barrel, as of 0837 GMT. The contracts rose by more than 1% last week for a second consecutive week, on fears of potential supply disruption if the Israel-Hamas war grows into a wider conflict in the Middle East, the world's biggest oil-supplying region.  ( 32 min )

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Oil prices fell more than $1 on Monday as concerns about supply disruptions eased due to diplomatic efforts intensifying in an attempt to contain the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. The contracts had risen more than 1% last week for a second consecutive weekly jump on fears of potential supply disruption if the Israel-Hamas war grows into a wider confrontation in the Middle East, the world's biggest oil-supplying region. Aid convoys started to arrive in the Gaza Strip from Egypt over the weekend, as Arab leaders and foreign ministers gathered for a summit in Cairo which was unable to yield a joint statement.  ( 33 min )

Kevin Paffrath slammed Elon Musk's comments on Tesla's third quarter earnings call in an interview with Yahoo Finance this week.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s era of negative interest rates will end in coming months, and the implications for world markets will be enormous, with US Treasuries set to suffer the most, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles Into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribun  ( 34 min )

Nederland kent bijna tweehonderd bedrijven die wijn maken. Dat is 43 procent meer dan vijf jaar geleden, blijkt uit cijfers van de Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Bijna de helft van de wijnboeren komt uit Limburg of Gelderland.  ( 9 min )

Het overheidsloket waar zorgpersoneel met langdurige coronaklachten een tegemoetkoming kon aanvragen, is maandagmiddag gesloten. Zondagavond hadden 884 zorgmedewerkers een vergoeding van 15.000 euro aangevraagd, meldt het ministerie van Volksgezondheid aan NU.nl.  ( 9 min )

Europese plannen om online kindermisbruik op te sporen door chatdiensten te scannen, stuiten op veel kritiek van experts. Zij waarschuwen in gesprek met het Europees Parlement voor grove privacyschendingen. Ook zitten er veel haken en ogen aan de technische haalbaarheid.  ( 10 min )

De goudprijs is afgelopen weekend tot een recordhoogte van 60.050 euro gestegen. Nooit eerder werd zoveel geld geboden voor 1 kilo goud. Het edelmetaal is in trek bij beleggers als veilige haven in economisch roerige tijden.  ( 8 min )

Via de Rotterdamse haven zijn dit jaar tot dusver flink minder kolen vervoerd dan in dezelfde periode in 2022. Ook de aanvoer van Russische olie was beduidend lager.  ( 9 min )

Een Chinese oud-medewerker van de Veldhovense chipmaker ASML heeft vorig jaar bedrijfsgeheimen gestolen. Daarna werkte hij een tijdje bij het Chinese techbedrijf Huawei, schrijft NRC op basis van ingewijden.  ( 9 min )

De Chinese autoriteiten zijn een onderzoek gestart bij iPhone-producent Foxconn. Er worden volgens de Chinese staatskrant Global Times belastingcontroles uitgevoerd. Daarnaast inspecteert China het grondgebruik van het assemblagebedrijf.  ( 8 min )

Jaarlijks sluizen bedrijven via Nederland tussen de 100 en 180 miljard dollar (94 tot 170 miljard euro) winst weg om belasting te ontwijken. Samen met Ierland is ons land daarmee koploper wereldwijd. Dat meldt onderzoeksinstituut EU Tax Observatory.  ( 11 min )

De stemming onder consumenten was in oktober wat minder pessimistisch dan een maand eerder. In september werden ze ook al iets minder somber.  ( 8 min )

De inkomsten bij Philips waren afgelopen kwartaal ondanks aanhoudende problemen met slaapapneuapparaten beduidend hoger dan een jaar eerder. Voor dit jaar heeft het bedrijf dan ook zijn winstverwachting verhoogd.  ( 9 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover je uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat het Nederlandse pensioenstelsel al jaren tot een van de beste stelsels hoort. Hoe regel jij je pensioen? En als je zzp'er bent: zet jij er geld voor opzij, of ben je er nog niet mee bezig?  ( 8 min )

De huizenprijzen zijn vorige maand iets gestegen ten opzichte van augustus. Wel zijn ze lager dan een jaar geleden, bleek maandag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Bekijk hier hoe de huizenprijzen in jouw regio zich hebben ontwikkeld.  ( 7 min )

Huizenprijzen daalden in de maand september voor de achtste maand op rij ten opzichte van een jaar eerder. Koopwoningen waren gemiddeld 3,5 procent goedkoper dan in september 2022. Maar de daling wordt wel steeds kleiner.  ( 8 min )

The yield on benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note breached 5% for the first time since July 2007 before retreating Monday, whipsawing stocks in the process.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 0.2% on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, recovering from the day's lows after an initial spike in bond yields sent stocks tumbling early in the session.  ( 1 min )

The United Auto Workers union called on members to walk out of the largest Stellantis plant, having said that Stellantis was "deficient" in meeting cost-of-living-adjustment demands, as the union's strike against the Big Three continues.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow rebounded from earlier losses to turn positive at midday on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, as the 10-year Treasury note yield retreated after hitting 5%.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were lower in premarket trading Monday after the yield on the 10-year Treasury passed 5% for the first time since 2007 at the start of a big week for earnings.  ( 1 min )

Chevron announced it will buy Hess for $53 billion and Apple shares fell after China launched tax probes into key supplier Foxconn. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Bitcoin spread betting is a way to speculate on price movements of this cryptocurrency. This article explains the concept and gives an example of a spread bet.  ( 23 min )

Evolutionary economics proposes that economic processes evolve and are determined both by individuals and society as a whole.  ( 20 min )

Your Social Security benefits will be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age or later, but sometimes collecting them early makes sense.  ( 27 min )

The Bank Panic of 1907 was a set of bank runs and bankruptcies that led industry leaders to draft the first version of the Federal Reserve System.  ( 27 min )

The yield on benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note breached 5% for the first time since July 2007 before retreating Monday, whipsawing stocks in the process.  ( 18 min )

Most retirees are eligible, but some fall through the cracks due to a spotty work history or for other reasons.  ( 29 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 19 min )

In this article, we'll show you how to read the GNP map and how it's still a useful tool in measuring a nation's economic development and overall demand.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 0.2% on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, recovering from the day's lows after an initial spike in bond yields sent stocks tumbling early in the session.  ( 16 min )

Microsoft is investing $3.2 billion in cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Australia.  ( 17 min )

A joint brokerage account allows multiple individuals to pool their resources and invest together. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this type of account.  ( 26 min )

FMC shares fell to their lowest level since 2017 as the agricultural sciences company cut its third-quarter, current-quarter, and full-year guidance.  ( 17 min )

United Auto Workers (UAW) members reached a tentative agreement with General Dynamics, preventing another strike, as the union's actions against the Big Three automakers continue.  ( 17 min )

Food insecurity is a problem in the US and abroad. Households that struggle to afford enough food may cut back spending elsewhere, which can have knock-on effects on the market.  ( 24 min )

Dividend ETFs provide stable income but could limit capital appreciation, while the broad-based S&P 500 provides more diversification and growth but less income.  ( 26 min )

The FedNow Service is an instant-payment platform operated by the U.S. central bank that can process financial transactions in real time and around the clock.  ( 24 min )

Federal withholding rules are consistent and Social Security and Medicare are also withheld at the federal level, but state withholding rules vary.  ( 23 min )

Learning how to invest for your short and long-term goals is critical for your financial future. Let us guide you on the different routes you can take for your future.  ( 20 min )

Learn how cost-of-living adjustments are or are not added to salaries to offset the effects of inflation or relocating to a costlier city.  ( 24 min )

Rebalancing keeps your preferred asset allocation in check and helps to smooth out the volatility of your portfolio. Learn how to rebalance your portfolio to help manage risk and meet your investing goals.  ( 23 min )

The Employment Cost Index (ECI) is a quarterly economic series that measures the growth of total employee compensation.  ( 22 min )

Automaker Tesla has stated in a disclosure filing that its capital expenditures are set to exceed a previous $9 billion target.  ( 17 min )

Business loans vary widely with the terms they provide borrowers. Some are shorter term, others are long term. Learn about the average business loan term.  ( 25 min )

Get ahead of the curve and follow our guide to learn how to use artificial intelligence in your investing. Utilize automated technology to help your portfolio grow.  ( 23 min )

Roivant agreed to sell its Telavant joint venture with Pfizer to Roche for $7.1 billion.  ( 17 min )

Looking for the best place to buy and sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? We reviewed the best brokers for ETFs based on their selection, research, screeners, and more.  ( 30 min )

Looking to harness the power of options leverage? Here are the best options trading platforms based on tools, ease of use, pricing, probability calculators, and more.  ( 34 min )

Getting free financial advice can help those who are struggling to get their finances in order but can’t afford an expert. Learn how to get financial advice for free.  ( 22 min )

All states have laws that apply to home equity loans. In this article, we’ll explain why.  ( 24 min )

Don't let high healthcare expenses derail your retirement plans.  ( 26 min )

There are many things to consider when deciding where to retire, starting with cost of living.  ( 23 min )

Dan Houston, President and CEO of the Principal Financial Group, joins The Express to talk about how we need to rethink, redefine and reeducate ourselves about retirement given rising costs, longer lifespans and a lack of financial education.  ( 19 min )

President Joe Biden's administration named 31 communities across the country as Innovation and Tech Hubs, to support regional economic growth.  ( 17 min )

Japan's anti-competitive watchdog launched a probe into Google's use of its influence to prioritize its own search engine and apps.  ( 17 min )

A rooftop solar installation can help you save on energy costs, but they can be pricey. Learn how to finance solar panels for your home and compare the best options.  ( 21 min )

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow rebounded from earlier losses to turn positive at midday on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, as the 10-year Treasury note yield retreated after hitting 5%.  ( 16 min )

There are many rules and many regulators for home equity loans. In this article, we’ll explain which agencies oversee which loans.  ( 24 min )

If you have multiple high-interest debt accounts, a debt consolidation loan can help. Learn how to get a debt consolidation loan and what to consider when choosing one.  ( 23 min )

The United Auto Workers union called on members to walk out of the largest Stellantis plant, having said that Stellantis was "deficient" in meeting cost-of-living-adjustment demands, as the union's strike against the Big Three continues.  ( 17 min )

Joint personal loans can help you get a larger loan and are typically used by spouses or family members. A co-borrower has equal access to funds.  ( 22 min )

A co-signer can help you secure a loan, but eventually, it will be time to strike out on your own. Learn how to release a student loan co-signer from their obligation to your loan.  ( 22 min )

When an emergency hits and you need immediate funds, an emergency loan can help. Learn more about how to get an emergency loan and what to consider before you do.  ( 23 min )

If you plan to retire within the next 10 years, you still have time to boost your 401(k) contributions and make other moves to increase your savings.  ( 29 min )

American depositary receipts of Philips advanced as the health technology firm posted better-than-expected results and raised its outlook on improved operational performance.  ( 17 min )

You can have a reverse mortgage in either the U.S. or Canada. Here are the key differences.  ( 24 min )

I raced to tell my parents to apply for the Capital One Venture X Business credit card. Now, they’re earning more travel rewards and paying a smaller annual fee than with their previous card.  ( 20 min )

Many new traders treat the market like a casino, placing unwise bets and hoping for the big win.  ( 26 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have dropped below the historic high they reached early last week, with averages for almost every mortgage type coming down as well.  ( 19 min )

Investopedia ranks the best discount brokers for low-cost trades, low margin rates, fractional share trading, and low-cost options to save you money.  ( 34 min )

Want to learn how to build a diverse portfolio and invest wisely? Compare the best online brokers for beginners based on usability, pricing, customer service, and more.  ( 32 min )

Chevron agreed to buy Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal, the latest acquisition in a string of blockbuster oil deals amid industry consolidation.  ( 17 min )

The Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (MCCA) was a government bill designed to improve acute care benefits for the elderly and disabled. It was repealed.  ( 24 min )

The 2023 Social Security Trustees Report shows that there is a little more time left to address the system's funding shortfalls but there may be some possible fixes.  ( 28 min )

An oil ETF is a type of fund that invests in companies involved in the oil and gas industry, including discovery, production, distribution, and retail.  ( 21 min )

Chevron announced it will buy Hess for $53 billion and Apple shares fell after China launched tax probes into key supplier Foxconn. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A payday loan is a type of short-term borrowing where a lender will extend high-interest credit based on your income.  ( 30 min )

In sports betting, a teaser bet is a type of parlay bet in which the bettor is allowed to change the point spread for a game.  ( 27 min )

Spread betting refers to speculating on the direction of a financial market without actually owning the underlying security.  ( 24 min )

A gambling loss is a loss resulting from risking money or other stakes on games of chance or wagering events with uncertain outcomes.  ( 24 min )

You've probably heard that ETFs are better than mutual funds, but you need to consider all aspects before investing. Learn them here.  ( 25 min )

If home prices rise, you might be able to refinance your reverse mortgage but the costs are high.  ( 25 min )

Learn about some of the leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors can use to track the banking industry within the financial sector.  ( 20 min )

Learn about common bank ETFs, and find out which ones focus on the international financial sector, big banks, regional banks and community banks.  ( 20 min )

You contribute money to your FSA throughout the year, but you might have some left at the end of the year. Find out how you can spend it.  ( 25 min )

Borrower defense is a federal regulation that allows students who have been defrauded by their colleges to seek forgiveness for their student loans.  ( 24 min )

Maintenance margin requirements are more stringent when buying non-traditional ETFs on margin.  ( 22 min )

Marginalism is an economic principle that decisions and adjustments to economic behavior occur incrementally rather than categorically. Learn how it works.  ( 27 min )

You can close a certificate of deposit (CD) when it reaches maturity. If you need to get your money out early you'll probably pay a penalty.  ( 23 min )

Articles of association form a document that specifies the regulations for a company's operations and defines the company's purpose.  ( 23 min )

Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) is a set of guidelines for removing bias or discrimination from the home appraisal process.  ( 26 min )

FMC shares fell to their lowest level since 2017 as the agricultural sciences company cut its third-quarter, current-quarter, and full-year guidance.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft is investing $3.2 billion in cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Australia.  ( 1 min )

United Auto Workers (UAW) members reached a tentative agreement with General Dynamics, preventing another strike, as the union's actions against the Big Three automakers continue.  ( 1 min )

Automaker Tesla has stated in a disclosure filing that its capital expenditures are set to exceed a previous $9 billion target.  ( 1 min )

Roivant agreed to sell its Telavant joint venture with Pfizer to Roche for $7.1 billion.  ( 1 min )

Japan's anti-competitive watchdog launched a probe into Google's use of its influence to prioritize its own search engine and apps.  ( 1 min )

American depositary receipts of Philips advanced as the health technology firm posted better-than-expected results and raised its outlook on improved operational performance.  ( 1 min )

Chevron agreed to buy Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal, the latest acquisition in a string of blockbuster oil deals amid industry consolidation.  ( 1 min )

ETF Liquidity Is Determined by Primary Market Creations and Redemptions, as Well as Secondary Market Volume and Bid-Ask Spreads on Exchanges.  ( 32 min )

Learn how ETFs have become the most popular investment vehicle in less than 20 years.  ( 23 min )

You can arrange a home equity loan yourself, or use a broker. In this article, we’ll compare the two approaches.  ( 22 min )

An auto industry ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests specifically in the automobile industry.  ( 20 min )

An active managed ETF is a form of exchange-traded fund that has a manager or team making decisions on the underlying portfolio allocation.  ( 22 min )

Most actively managed mutual funds fail to beat the market over a long period of time, so it's probably best to go with ETFs for your IRA.  ( 22 min )

Discover the advantages of bond ETFs, a security that tracks bond index funds but trades like a stock.  ( 21 min )

Bond ETFs are very much like bond mutual funds in that they hold a portfolio of bonds that have different strategies and holding periods.  ( 26 min )

Most lenders won't go below $35,000 for a home equity loan. In this article, we'll explain the alternatives.  ( 23 min )

VIX ETFs can be somewhat difficult to understand, but they also offer the potential for great returns.  ( 24 min )

Exchange-traded notes are structured a bit differently than exchange-traded funds but still have certain similarities. Here are the key differences.  ( 21 min )

An airline industry ETF tracks the performance of a group of stocks of airline companies.  ( 21 min )

An emerging market ETF tracks the performance of a group of stocks from companies located in emerging market economies.  ( 21 min )

A work-in-progress (WIP) is a partially finished good awaiting completion and includes such costs as overhead, labor, and raw materials.  ( 27 min )

Learn how the benefits of ETFs for hedging are numerous and can be enjoyed by investors of all sizes.  ( 23 min )

Pigou effect is a term in economics referring to the relationship between consumption, wealth, employment, and output during periods of deflation.  ( 25 min )

If you have a savings account or certificate of deposit, you’re probably not making much more than 1% each year from interest.  ( 25 min )

Nvidia shares tumbled almost 9% this week after U.S. government officials announced more stringent curbs on exports of advanced AI chips to China, dragging down many technology-centric ETFs that are heavily exposed to the chipmaker.  ( 17 min )

TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing and social media apps in the world.  ( 30 min )

High-net-worth investors under the age of 45 are waiting until major life events such as buying a home to seek help from a financial advisor, and are more likely to find advisors on social media, according to a Dynasty Connect survey.  ( 18 min )

Nokia (NOK) ended a challenging quarter in which profit plunged almost 70% as customers took out fewer subscriptions in a tough economy with rising interest rates.  ( 19 min )

An indirect tax is passed off to the consumer as part of the purchase price of a good or service. Learn how indirect taxes work and when you may face them.  ( 24 min )

For individuals and businesses, income means the money that they receive for their labor or products. Each type of income has its own tax regulations.  ( 27 min )

Refinancing a car loan can lower your interest rate and monthly payment, adjust your repayment term, or even allow you to access some of the equity.  ( 26 min )

There are important differences between certificates of deposit (CDs) and mutual funds. In this guide, we'll take you through them.  ( 26 min )

There are thousands of ETFs available to investors today. How do theme ETFs help narrow the list of options?  ( 25 min )

In contrast to some housing market doomsayers, Steve Eisman, who foresaw the 2007–2008 US housing crisis and whose exploits in profiting from the bubble’s collapse were documented in the Big Short, believes there is no impending housing crisis on the horizon. Instead, Eisman is basing his current investing strategy on a thesis he calls “revenge of the old school,” and is venturing into bonds for the first time in his career and acquiring stocks from traditional, established industries, all in an  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- T. Rowe Price Group Inc. is reeling from a $127 billion exodus over just two years. At Franklin Resources Inc., the latest member of a billionaire family to run the firm is trying to reverse a nearly uninterrupted 20-quarter losing streak. Across the Atlantic, the chief of Abrdn Plc has reached a blunt conclusion: merely managing mutual funds isn’t enough of a business any more.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Be  ( 40 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The yen briefly weakened beyond 150 against the dollar again in early Asian trading on Monday as the wide yield gap between Japan and the US continued to weigh on the currency, keeping traders on guard against possible intervention from authorities in Tokyo. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningSaudi Arabia Mulls Bu  ( 34 min )

Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise $250 billion annually, the EU Tax Observatory said on Monday. If levied, the sum would be equivalent to only 2% of the nearly $13 trillion in wealth owned by the 2,700 billionaires globally, the research group hosted at the Paris School of Economics said. Currently billionaires' effective personal tax is often far less than what other taxpayers of more modest means pay because they can park wealth in shell companies sheltering them from income tax, the group said in its 2024 Global Tax Evasion Report.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to fall in early trading as the rout in US stocks and Treasuries deepened amid geopolitical angst and worries global interest rates will stay elevated for longer. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningSaudi Arabia Mulls Buying Dassault Combat Jets, Tribune SaysIsrael Says Hezbollah Dragging Leban  ( 34 min )

The third front in UAW's war on auto makers is a risky strategy.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s a busy week for earnings, with Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., TotalEnergies SE and Eni SpA kicking off Big Oil’s reporting season. In metals, the world’s top gold producer Newmont Corp. and No. 3 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. also post results in the days ahead, while crop traders Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. and Bunge Ltd. headline agriculture companies.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: More Aid Trickles into Gaza as Death Toll RisesCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at High  ( 35 min )

Prices at the pump might fall as low as $3.25 by the end of 2023 amid seasonal shifts and overproduction, experts told Insider.  ( 35 min )

Your usual host Kirsten was shredding off-road at the Rebelle Rally this week, so I'll be taking over the newsletter. In its eighth year, the Rebelle has become a proving ground of sorts for the 65 all-women teams who participate as well as stock manufacturer vehicles. There were 10 vehicles out of the 65 that fell into the electrified category such as the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe.  ( 38 min )

Investors are staring down a big week for corporate earnings with reports due from Amazon, Microsoft and Google, as well as Ford and GM with the UAW strike against the automakers dragging on.  ( 34 min )

Third-quarter earnings from Big Tech, auto makers, and more. Plus, a first look at GDP growth and the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.  ( 22 min )

Nvidia shares tumbled almost 9% this week after U.S. government officials announced more stringent curbs on exports of advanced AI chips to China, dragging down many technology-centric ETFs that are heavily exposed to the chipmaker.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hyundai Motor Co. has agreed a deal with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund to develop a more than $500 million car assembly plant, joining electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors Inc. in producing cars in the oil-rich kingdom.Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Blinken Warns Iran’s Proxies on US Troop StrikesModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningIsrael Says Hezbollah Dragging Lebanon Toward War as T  ( 33 min )

On average, Generation Z hopes to retire by 61, far younger than older generations expect, a new study from Charles Schwab found.  ( 35 min )

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There's a new way to make money in the music industry — and it involves betting on your favorite songs.  ( 36 min )

Tesla’s future includes being an auto parts company, according to RBC’s Tom Narayan.  ( 21 min )

Earnings season will turn up the volume dial next week when several of the tech giants enter the fray. Amongst them will be Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), who will step up to deliver its fiscal first quarter of 2024 (September quarter) report on Tuesday (Oct 24) once the market action comes to a close. While Microsoft’s headline metrics beat expectations in the June quarter report, investors were left disappointed by the slowdown in cloud service Azure’s revenue growth. Looking ahead to the print, Mor  ( 34 min )

There seems to be a lot on investors’ minds lately. Fortunately, there are also lots of really smart people sharing charts that help contextualize all these issues.  ( 40 min )

Big tech takes center stage at a crucial time for markets as rising bond yields and fear of further Fed tightening have sent stocks lower in recent weeks.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After the most aggressive monetary-tightening campaign in four decades, academics and economic practitioners are running autopsies on what could have prevented the cost-of-living crisis and how to ensure the same mistakes won’t be repeated.Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningWeb Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel ControversyIsrael Latest: Gaza Aid Called Inadequate as New  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A growing number of asset managers is reassessing bond values tied to real assets, as a spike in the frequency of flash floods, fires and storms hits conventional pricing models.Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningWeb Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel ControversyIsrael Latest: Gaza Aid Called Inadequate as New Convoy ArrivesIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Strikes to Intensify Be  ( 34 min )

One in four married couples leaves valuable retirement funds on the table by failing to claim employer matches in their 401 (k) plans, a study finds.  ( 35 min )

Nokia (NOK) ended a challenging quarter in which profit plunged almost 70% as customers took out fewer subscriptions in a tough economy with rising interest rates.  ( 19 min )

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An ambitious 2021 agreement by more than 140 countries and territories to weed out tax havens and force multinational corporations to pay a minimum tax has been weakened by loopholes and will raise only a fraction of the revenue that was envisioned, a tax watchdog backed by the European Union has warned. The landmark agreement, brokered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, set a minimum global corporate tax of 15%. The idea was to stop multinational corporations, among them Apple and Nike, from using accounting and legal maneuvers to shift earnings to low- or no-tax havens.  ( 34 min )

A slide in Tesla shares suggested traders have little patience for disappointing results.  ( 28 min )

Every investor wants to get the best returns, and that means building a portfolio based on the best stocks. The only ‘trick’ to succeeding in the market is knowing how to find those stocks – but it’s quite a trick, since the reams of data generated by thousands of traders dealing in thousands of stocks makes an imposing barrier. Fortunately, investors can turn to the Smart Score tool, an AI-driven algorithm created by TipRanks that gathers, sorts, and collates the real-time data from millions of  ( 36 min )

A milestone move by the European Central Bank toward launching a digital euro within a few years means the time has come for newest incarnation of money to prove its worth. A few countries have introduced central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), China is trialling a prototype yuan with 200 million users, India is gearing up for a pilot and some 130 countries representing 98% of the global economy are exploring digital cash. The ECB's move on Wednesday to establish a pilot that could lead to a digital currency for the 20 countries that use the common currency, making it the first heavyweight Western central bank to formally forge ahead, could become a global blueprint.  ( 34 min )

Rolls-Royce, the FTSE 100 engineering giant, is facing a potential legal claim from investors worth at least £350m after a bribery and corruption scandal wiped millions of pounds from the company’s value.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Some of the biggest money managers in Europe say traders are wrong to bet the European Central Bank is done hiking interest rates. Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Strikes to Intensify Before ‘Next Stage’Moderna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningWeb Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel ControversyIntel, Siemens Pull Out of Web Summit After Israel RemarksAs a net energy importer, the regio  ( 33 min )

Former UniCredit boss steps into governance and political quagmire to turn around indebted tech contractor  ( 6 min )

It may not seem or read like it, but the trucking market is slowly tightening. The question is how much time till it is noticeable? The post How long will the capacity correction take? appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 35 min )

Nvidia shares tumbled almost 9% this week after U.S. government officials announced more stringent curbs on exports of advanced AI chips to China, dragging down many technology-centric ETFs that are heavily exposed to the chipmaker.  ( 1 min )

De failliete winkelketen Big Bazar maakt geen doorstart. Dat hebben curatoren in een mededeling aan het personeel laten weten.  ( 10 min )

De Europese Commissie overweegt het prijsplafond voor aardgas in de Europese Unie langer in stand te houden, zeggen bronnen tegen zakenkrant Financial Times. Door de oorlog in Israël vreest de commissie dat de gasprijs deze winter opnieuw flink kan stijgen.  ( 9 min )

Afgelopen week werd duidelijk dat ons pensioenstelsel nog altijd het beste van de wereld is. Al jaren staat Nederland aan de top, maar wat maakt die Nederlandse pensioenen nu zo sterk? En wat is minder goed geregeld?  ( 10 min )

De overheid moet de regie nemen in de strijd tegen witwassen. Dat zegt een brede coalitie uit het bedrijfsleven. Door wet- en regelgeving kan het bedrijfsleven vaak zijn rol als poortwachter van het financieel stelsel niet uitvoeren, vinden ze.  ( 8 min )

De Tweede Kamer stemt dinsdag over een aanpassing van de inlichtingenwet. Daarmee moeten de inlichtingendiensten meer ruimte krijgen om internetverkeer te onderscheppen. "We zijn niet geïnteresseerd in het Netflix-gedrag van uw buurman", zegt demissionair minister Hugo de Jonge. Toch klinkt er kritiek.  ( 10 min )

Het Nederlandse stroomnet is overvol. Dat maakt het moeilijk om een bedrijf te beginnen dat veel stroom nodig heeft. Er staan nu 6.600 bedrijven op een wachtlijst voor een aansluiting op het netwerk, en de krapte zal nog jaren aanhouden. Hoe zit dat?  ( 9 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover jij uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. Vandaag gaat het over de verwarming. Na een lange nazomer werd het afgelopen week zo koud dat in veel huishoudens de verwarming weer werd aangezet. Heb jij dit al gedaan of juist niet? En heb je zelf nog tips om energie te besparen?  ( 8 min )

Nokia (NOK) ended a challenging quarter in which profit plunged almost 70% as customers took out fewer subscriptions in a tough economy with rising interest rates.  ( 1 min )

Trading in the financial markets can spark feelings that can lead to trading addiction.  ( 26 min )

Investing and gambling both involve risk and choice—specifically, the risk of capital with hopes of future profit. But the odds are against gamblers from the start and usually increase over time, while investors can mitigate risk and usually profit in the long-term.  ( 27 min )

You can use a custodial account to open a CD for a child. In this guide, we'll show you how.  ( 24 min )

In game theory, backward induction is the process of deducing backward from the end of a problem or scenario to infer a sequence of optimal actions. See how it works.  ( 24 min )

Both CDs and annuities offer a low-risk, low-return way of investing. However, there are some important differences between these financial products.  ( 24 min )

In this guide, we’ll show you how to calculate your home equity loan payments.  ( 25 min )

CDs and crypto are two very different ways to invest. CDs are low risk and low return, while crypto is the opposite. We'll explain both in this guide.  ( 23 min )

Rapper and singer Drake has made millions from successful albums and concert tours, while also amassing a fortune from business ventures such as his own record label, and liquor brand, and lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Nike.  ( 19 min )

As of August, homebuyers needed a household income of $115,000—about $40,000 more than the average household earns—in order to buy a median-priced home, online real estate firm Redfin said in a report this week.  ( 18 min )

Though there are certainly some differences, American and Canadian investors have more in common than not.  ( 26 min )

Due to the rise in reported crypto scams, being aware of common types and ways to protect yourself from them is more important than ever.  ( 28 min )

Employer-sponsored health care premiums jumped in 2023 as persistent high inflation affects medical costs.  ( 17 min )

A mortgage note is a legal document for the loan contract between the lender and borrower when purchasing real estate.  ( 21 min )

Ulku Rowe, a Google Cloud engineering director, filed a lawsuit against Google claiming it offered her a lower level, lower paid job than was given to men with less experience, and denied her promotions despite her qualifications.  ( 32 min )

Investing and gambling both involve risk and choice—specifically, the risk of capital with hopes of future profit. But the odds are against gamblers from the start and usually increase over time, while investors can mitigate risk and usually profit in the long-term.  ( 27 min )

Warren Buffett was worth $500 million when he sat down with for his first-ever national TV interview with PBS in 1985.  ( 34 min )

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Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's regular newsletter that highlights notable tech industry happenings over the past few days. Life moves pretty fast, as a young Matthew Broderick once said -- we empathize. In this edition of WiR, we cover a hacker leaking millions of 23andMe customer records, X's crackdown on porn, Meta's Ray-Ban sunglasses and Marc Andreessen's tone-deaf manifesto.  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The world’s largest economy probably expanded at the quickest pace in nearly two years during the third quarter on the back of a steadfast US consumer, a challenge for Federal Reserve officials who are debating whether additional policy tightening is needed. Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordModerna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningWeb Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel ControversyIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Strik  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A surprisingly strong US economy and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve have fueled some of the wildest swings in Treasuries in recent memory. Add geopolitical angst and a surge in debt supply and you have a recipe for sustained volatility for months to come, market watchers say.Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Strikes to Intensify Before ‘Next Stage’Intel, Siemens Pull Out of Web Summit After Israel Re  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Banks are reviving the sale of credit-linked notes, a type of synthetic securitization that’s been relatively uncommon in the US since the financial crisis, ahead of new rules that will require them to hold more regulatory capital.Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Strikes to Intensify Before ‘Next Stage’Moderna Shaves Off $7 Billion in Value After Pfizer WarningWeb Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel Cont  ( 36 min )

The US retirement income system earned a C+ in the 15th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index.  ( 36 min )

Are we on the brink of a "housing recession" as existing home sales plummet to 2010 levels? Zillow is doubling down on its prediction on home prices.  ( 34 min )

"Unfortunately, my personal comments have become a distraction from the event, and our team, our sponsors, our startups and the people who attend," Cosgrave said in a statement. Web Summit, which organises one of the world's largest tech conferences every year, will appoint a new CEO as soon as possible, a spokesperson for the company said in an emailed statement, adding that Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon will go ahead as planned. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, Google and Meta Platforms Inc, as well as several other tech companies including Intel Corp and Siemens AG have decided not to participate in the event.  ( 33 min )

Consumer staples is the third worst performing sector this year, but early earnings results show sentiment towards the sector may soon shift.  ( 36 min )

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Canada is making significant strides in developing its first LNG export facility, with the potential to boost North America's LNG supply chain.  ( 35 min )

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Humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza for the first time Saturday since the attacks in Israel by Hamas earlier this month.  ( 17 min )

Tech hubs: Which cities are at the top of the heap as far as technology workforces and skills?  ( 25 min )

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Millions of people turning on air conditioners have prompted China to import record amounts of coal to support its electricity grid.  ( 33 min )

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Over half of professionals told Glassdoor in a new survey that they wouldn’t boomerang back to a job they were laid off at.  ( 33 min )

China will promote a sustained economic recovery, focusing on expanding domestic demand, while fending off financial risks, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said in a report published on Saturday. The central bank will make its policy more "precise and forceful", while guiding financial institutions to cut real lending rates and reducing financing costs for firms and individuals, Pan said in the report published on the bank's website. Efforts will be made to activate the capital markets and boost investor confidence, Pan said in the report that outlined the authorities' near-term priorities and was delivered to the country's parliament.  ( 32 min )

Lenders are shedding people, loans, and businesses as they try to stabilize their earnings during a challenging period for the industry.  ( 37 min )

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New law allows lenders count 75% of estimated rental income from accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for purchase mortgage and 50% for to-be-built ADU for renovation mortgage.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Venezuela has an opportunity to resuscitate the linchpin of its economy — oil — now that punishing US sanctions have been relaxed. The surprise move on Oct. 18 allows international companies to apply the full weight of their expertise and technology to crude fields and infrastructure that atrophied amid years or underinvestment, civil turmoil and international isolation. Most Read from BloombergCar Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on RecordIsrael Latest: Gaza Air Str  ( 34 min )

China will promote a sustained economic recovery, focusing on expanding domestic demand, while fending off financial risks, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said in a report published on Saturday. The central bank will make its policy more "precise and forceful", while guiding financial institutions to cut real lending rates and reducing financing costs for firms and individuals, Pan said in the report published on the bank's website. Pan said efforts would be made to activate the capital markets and boost investor confidence.  ( 32 min )

The police raid comes as Beijing takes an increasingly tough stance on foreign businesses.  ( 27 min )

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang and Apple CEO Tim Cook have met in Beijing, with both committing to Apple's participation in developing the country's digital economy and hi-tech supply chain, as the US tech giant attempts to shift its China narrative amid controversies over national security and censorship. After a quiet start, Cook's surprise China trip has ramped up over the past few days, to include meetings with Ding and other high ranking officials such as Ministry of Industry and Inform  ( 34 min )

TikTok is rife with influencers advising parents give their children access to credit—but many aren’t being clear about the downside risk.  ( 35 min )

JPMorgan, Christie's and LiveArt weigh in on why the asset of art is so powerful—but the pitfalls to be wary of.  ( 36 min )

One report found that 80% of seniors will need long-term care. Less than 4% of Americans have long-term care insurance.  ( 24 min )

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says automakers still have “more to give” in contract talks.  ( 30 min )

Israel's past conflicts have rarely resulted in major turmoil for oil markets, JPMorgan wrote.  ( 34 min )

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Rising yields have put a damper on the stock market. But for now, household wealth is offsetting monetary tightening.  ( 23 min )

Een van de grootste bierproducenten van China is een onderzoek begonnen naar een fabrieksmedewerker, nadat een video viraal ging waarin hij urineerde over een voorraad gerstemout in een magazijn.  ( 8 min )

Ratingbureau S&P Global is optimistisch over de Nederlandse economie in 2024. De toonaangevende kredietbeoordelaar voorziet dat de economie vanaf volgend jaar gaat aantrekken, ondersteund door een sterkere binnenlandse vraag.  ( 8 min )

De aanstaande topvrouw van Duitslands machtigste vakbond IG Metall waarschuwt Elon Musk. De Tesla-topman probeert volgens haar vakbondsvorming in Duitsland te voorkomen.  ( 8 min )

Carel Juliaan van den Driest, voormalig bedrijfscommissaris en bestuurder bij onder andere Vopak is op 75-jarige leeftijd overleden. Dat heeft zijn familie bekendgemaakt in een overlijdensadvertentie in NRC.  ( 8 min )

Om barre winters te ontvluchten, vliegen miljoenen vogels tijdens de najaarstrek Nederland over. Ze passeren ook de Noordzee, waar veel windmolens staan. Windparken en de overheid nemen maatregelen om zo min mogelijk vogelslachtoffers te veroorzaken. "Een windmolen mag geen gehaktmolen worden."  ( 9 min )

Na een lange nazomer werd het afgelopen week zo koud dat in veel huishoudens de verwarming voor het eerst sinds het voorjaar weer werd aangezet. Daarmee liep ook het gasverbruik op. Dat is wel veel later dan afgelopen jaren.  ( 10 min )

Er zijn apparaten in huis die in stand-by veel stroom verbruiken. Maar zelfs het uitzetten van een apparaat is geen garantie dat hij geen elektriciteit meer verbruikt. Met een energiemeter kun je sluipverbruik opsporen om uiteindelijk geld te besparen.  ( 9 min )

Er zijn apparaten in huis die in stand-by veel stroom verbruiken. Maar zelfs het uitzetten van een apparaat is geen garantie dat hij geen elektriciteit meer verbruikt. Met een energiemeter kun je sluipverbruik opsporen om uiteindelijk geld te besparen.  ( 9 min )

Na een lange nazomer werd het afgelopen week zo koud dat in veel huishoudens de verwarming voor het eerst sinds het voorjaar weer werd aangezet. Daarmee liep ook het gasverbruik op. Dat is wel veel later dan afgelopen jaren.  ( 10 min )

Wall Street research on Amazon.com, Pfizer, Bank of New York Mellon, J.B. Hunt, and Tyler Technologies  ( 23 min )

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Shareholders have until Monday to decide whether to get cash or stock for Broadcom’s purchase of the software company.  ( 18 min )

Growing volatility in U.S. stocks is driving a search for defensive assets, though investors may have fewer places to hide this time around. Wall Street’s most closely-watched measure of investor nervousness, the Cboe Volatility Index, on Friday hit its highest in nearly seven months, as the S&P 500 slid for the week. Assets that can help investors weather the storm may be in short supply.  ( 34 min )

Rivian Automotive said it plans to start construction on its second EV plant, in Georgia, right on schedule in 2024.  ( 21 min )

Companies such as BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, and AllianceBernstein could benefit from growing investor interest in bonds and any move away from alternative investments.  ( 27 min )

Leon Cooperman told Insider the stock market was overpriced and poised to underperform in the years ahead and home prices were at unsustainable highs.  ( 33 min )

Apple 6-day stock’s losing streak is the longest since January 2022.  ( 18 min )

After years of equity-friendly low interest rates, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is flirting with the 5% level, complicating investing choices and forcing a market reorientation.  ( 21 min )

The IRS is set to announce new tax bracket thresholds for the 2024 tax year. One expert says to expect a 5.4% increase from last year.  ( 32 min )

The healthcare giant is exploring another bankruptcy and a Supreme Court appeal to try to resolve its mass talc liabilities.  ( 23 min )

SLB's revenue in North America slumped for a second consecutive quarter, and overall sales missed forecasts.  ( 18 min )

Regions Financial missed estimates for profit, sales, and interest income as high interest rates squeezed the bank's finances.  ( 18 min )

But two other major automakers just joined the fold.  ( 33 min )

Zillow warned in May that housing would enter a “deep freeze” if mortgage rates hit 8%. They came anyway—and existing home sales hit a 13-year low.  ( 36 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 21 min )

Investors looking to earnings to lift the downbeat mood have yet to find relief, despite strong financial reports.  ( 42 min )

We work the cash-flow math on the Big Seven tech stocks and rate them Yeah, Meh, and Nah.  ( 27 min )

The US's ballooning debt burden could eventually chip away at the demand for Treasury bonds, according to Capital Group.  ( 33 min )

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and U.S. Social Security system provide retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. See how their contributions and benefits compare.  ( 27 min )

Investors piled into a leveraged exchange traded fund that bet on upside in Tesla's shares as the company's stock price sank following a weaker-than-expected earnings report. The Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares ETF, the largest single-stock ETF for bullish bets on Tesla's shares, saw net daily inflows of $24.9 million on Thursday, according to Lipper data. The inflows came as the $833 million fund - which seeks to track 150% of Tesla's daily stock price performance - fell 14% on Thursday, while Tesla's shares fell 9.3% to a two-month low the day after CEO Elon Musk warned that high interest rates could sap demand for electric vehicles.  ( 33 min )

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Analysts downgrade a stock for several reasons. The stock may have risen so much in recent weeks that the analyst feels the stock is no longer a good value relative to its price, or the analyst feels a company is unlikely to perform well in the coming months. This could be because of increased competition, a decline in its products or services, a perceived downturn in the general economy or the resignation of a longstanding company insider. Whatever the reasons, investors holding positions in do  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the Federal Reserve will at some point have to weigh in on the US government’s growing mountain of debt because of its implications for interest rates. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Hamas Says Two US Hostages Held in Gaza ReleasedHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Where Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?UAW  ( 34 min )

Here’s our weekly roundup of the most-read articles at Barron’s Advisor.  ( 23 min )

Failed crypto exchange FTX proposed a plan to refund up to 90% of assets recovered to customers, but some creditors say that the actual refund could be smaller than what customers lost.  ( 20 min )

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Investing in dividend stocks can create a nice stream of passive income. Instead of receiving payouts as cash, you can also use dividends to increase your holdings by reinvesting them to purchase additional shares of stock. Among other benefits, reinvesting dividends can help you avoid brokerage fees. However, even when you don't receive dividends as […] The post Do You Pay Taxes on Dividends Reinvested? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

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DETROIT (Reuters) -United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday warned of more walkouts at U.S. truck and SUV factories unless the Detroit Three automakers improved wage and benefit offers, insisting companies could afford more than the record packages on the table. "We're striking the Big Three like we've never struck before," Fain said. After five weeks of strikes, Fain said the UAW had received fresh contract offers from General Motors and Chrysler-parent Stellantis in the past 24 hours.  ( 35 min )

Wall Street's favorite volatility gauge is picking up steam as a number of headwinds weigh on investor sentiment.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The pandemic officially ended months ago, allowing a weary public to get back to normal living. That was great news for large swaths of the economy.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Hezbollah Fires Missiles as Leaders Head to CairoHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’UAW and General Motors Inch Toward Tentative Deal, Unio  ( 34 min )

Investors looking to earnings to lift the downbeat mood have yet to find relief, despite strong financial reports.  ( 36 min )

Section 199A dividends are distributions from the profits of domestic real estate investment trusts (REITs) that qualify for a special 20% tax deduction. Investing in Section 199A dividends can provide a valuable tax deduction for investors, and income limits don't apply to Section 199A income from REITS. Understanding the ins and outs of this tax […] The post What Are Section 199A Dividends? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US economy is seeing a period of “greater uncertainty” because of a lack of vision from Federal Reserve officials who remain determined to bring inflation back down to their 2% target, said Mohamed El-Erian.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketIsrael Latest: Hezbollah Fires Missiles as Leaders Head to CairoBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Di  ( 33 min )

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Shares of AT&T have had a good week. AT&T stock was recently up 3%, on pace for its best week since last October, buoyed by upbeat news about cellphone  ( 23 min )

Year-to-date, markets are up – some 12% for the S&P 500, and 28% for the NASDAQ, even after recent volatility and pullbacks. But there’s worry in the air, and the red flags are flying. A combination of persistently high inflation and interest rates, along with an increasingly dangerous geopolitical situation, has more and more experts calling out warnings. On the domestic policy side, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said in recent comments, “Inflation is still too high, and a few months o  ( 36 min )

When people hear the name Ryan Reynolds, they might immediately think of the sharp-witted actor famous for roles like Deadpool. But these days, Reynolds is making headlines for a different reason: his skill as an entrepreneur. With a collection of business ventures that have sold for more than $2 billion, Reynolds is proving he's not just a one-trick pony. In an interview with "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer, Reynolds delved deeper into his investment philosophy, particularly regarding Mint Mobile.  ( 34 min )

VinFast Auto, an electric-vehicle maker controlled by Vietnam's richest man, agreed to potentially sell up to $1 billion of shares to Yorkville Advisors, a U.S.-based investment firm. The company has the option, but not the obligation, to sell the shares to Yorkville over the next 3 years, accordin  ( 24 min )

KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh cuts his price target on Nvidia to $650 from $750.  ( 19 min )

Another round of regional banks is out with third-quarter earnings. The results this week have pointed to mounting expense pressures on midsize and smaller players. An index of regional bank shares fell Friday morning. Here are the highlights: Huntington Bancshares: Profit fell 8% from a year e  ( 23 min )

Solar stocks dropped after SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), a U.S.-listed and Israel-based equipment maker, said clients in Europe had been ["much slower" to install its equipment](https://investors.solaredge.com/news-releases/news-release-details/solared  ( 24 min )

Bitcoin gained over 10% this past week, boosted by Grayscale’s renewed spot Bitcoin ETF application.  ( 33 min )

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The regional bank posted third-quarter earnings of $1.84 a share, while Wall Street was expecting $1.69.  ( 14 min )

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Birkenstock was the nail in the coffin for IPOs  ( 33 min )

Regions Financial posts third-quarter revenue and net interest income below expectations.  ( 14 min )

The 4-day week has been proven to increase productivity and world-life balance. Now staff say they'll take a pay cut to make it happen.  ( 33 min )

Knight Swift posted third-quarter earnings per share of 41 cents from sales of $2 billion. Wall Street was looking for 36 cents and $1.9 billion, respectively.  ( 20 min )

Shares of solar stocks fell after SolarEdge Technologies warned of canceled European orders and Knight-Swift Transportation shares jumped after it reported rising revenue in its less-than-truckload business. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

As the West shuns Russia, Russia has shunned Western corporations. The Kommersant newspaper this year reported the Kremlin had told officials involved in preparations for Russia's 2024 presidential election to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies. On Friday, the Industry and Trade Ministry said the car list was made up of those recommended for priority use by state and municipal employees for official purposes, following an instruction from President Vladimir Putin.  ( 32 min )

Investors looking to earnings to lift the downbeat mood have yet to find relief, despite strong financial reports.  ( 35 min )

Investors looking to earnings to lift the downbeat mood have yet to find relief, despite strong financial reports.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As prices across the US climbed last year, Texas tycoon and legendary high-stakes poker player Andy Beal saw a chance to profit. All he needed was several billion dollars to wager on inflation.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This Y  ( 44 min )

American Express says third-quarter revenue rose 13% to $15.4 billion.  ( 16 min )

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AmEx, which caters to a premium customer base, has largely been able to mitigate the hit from inflation and the Federal Reserve's rate hikes, which have made borrowing costly and reined in discretionary spending. "Travel and Entertainment (T&E) spending remained robust... Restaurant spending was again one of our fastest-growing T&E categories," CEO Stephen Squeri said in a statement.  ( 33 min )

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“Continued non-compliance” with the tech giant’s return-to-office mandate could land employees in hot water, according to Amazon’s new management guidelines.  ( 34 min )

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast said on Friday it has entered into a share subscription of up to $1 billion with U.S.-based fund Yorkville Advisors as it seeks to fund expansion in overseas markets. VinFast has the option, but not the obligation, to require Yorkville to subscribe for up to $1.0 billion worth of ordinary shares in VinFast at any time during the term of the agreement, VinFast said in a filing to the U.S. securities authority.  ( 31 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- VinFast Auto Ltd. has agreed to sell as much as $1 billion worth of new shares to Yorkville Advisors Global over three years as the Vietnam electric vehicle maker seeks to boost the public float of its US-listed stock.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Pacific Investment Management Co. spent some of last year scooping up debt that banks couldn’t sell at knock-down prices. Now it’s started to slowly offload some of those positions at double-digit premiums.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: China Sends Envoy to Cairo, US Senators in SaudiHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Where Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Da  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Three years ago, oil prices dipped below zero and Scott Sheffield’s company — like so many other producers — was in trouble.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Israel Latest: US, Saudi Defense Chiefs Discuss Middle EastThe lon  ( 39 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors who snapped up shares of Nvidia Corp. at the bottom of last month’s swoon got a harsh reminder of the multiple forces pushing and pulling on the chipmaker’s business prospects.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Isra  ( 35 min )

A delay could be retaliation for new U.S. controls on sales of advanced AI chips to China.  ( 34 min )

The 10-year yield is close to hitting 5% for the first time since 2007. We asked some of Wall Street’s brightest how to play it.  ( 28 min )

Earnings haven't driven the stock market higher despite a number of beats in Q3 so far. Bond yields remain investors' focus.  ( 35 min )

The fear for investors is that a wider war could disrupt supplies of oil.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investor positioning in stocks has become so bearish that it’s triggered a “contrarian buy signal” in a custom Bank of America Corp. indicator, setting up the asset class for a short-term rally, according to strategist Michael Hartnett.Most Read from BloombergWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Here’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearBiden’s Influence Turns Israel  ( 34 min )

Solar stocks tumble after SolarEdge warns about demand in Europe, Knight-Swift Transportation's revenue tops forecasts, Intuitive Surgical's revenue misses, and American Express is scheduled to report earnings Friday.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks broadly fell as volatility gripped global markets from an escalation in tensions in the Middle East, driving oil and gold to further advances. Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Wall Street Hit by Volatility on G  ( 35 min )

The XRP token rose over 6% on the day after the SEC dismissed the charges against Ripple’s top executives.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intensifying Chinese pressure on Taiwan is prompting some equity investors to buck the trend and exit Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Israel Latest: US, Saudi Defense Chiefs Discuss Mi  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks erased all the gains seen during their massive reopening rally that took off late last year, as persistent concerns about the health of the property sector help drive an unprecedented foreign outflow from the onshore market. Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Where Doe  ( 34 min )

Some investors believe a bond market selloff that has pushed the benchmark U.S. Treasury yield to 5% may have more room to run, as the Federal Reserve gives little indication of veering from its "higher for longer" mantra. Fed Chair Jerome Powell walked a narrow line in his speech before the New York Economic Club on Thursday, saying the stronger-than-expected economy might warrant tighter financial conditions while also noting emerging risks and a need to move with care. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury, which move inversely to bond prices, rose briefly to 5% late on Thursday, a closely watched level not seen since 2007.  ( 34 min )

Gold prices hit a three-month high on Friday and were set for a second straight weekly gain, with demand bolstered by the Middle East conflict and expectations that the Federal Reserve's rate hikes are nearing an end. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops gathered at the Gaza border on Thursday that they would soon see the Palestinian enclave "from inside," implying that an expected ground invasion to annihilate Hamas could be nearing. "There is fear that it's (Israel-Hamas war) going to escalate into something of a broader regional crisis, potentially a protracted conflict... So we are seeing investors positioning in safe havens," said Kyle Rodda, financial market analyst at Capital.com.  ( 33 min )

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Oil prices are rising amid heightened fears that the Israel-Palestinians crisis may spread in the Middle East and disrupt supply.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Liontown Resources Ltd. plunged by the most in more than eight years on Friday as trading resumed after US giant Albemarle Corp. walked away from a proposed takeover, forcing it to find alternative funding for its key lithium project.Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden’s Influence Turns Israel's  ( 34 min )

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain reported progress in negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis, but not Ford, as the union continued to press for better offers from the Big Three automakers and warned of more walkouts ahead.  ( 1 min )

SLB's revenue in North America slumped for a second consecutive quarter, and overall sales missed forecasts.  ( 1 min )

Regions Financial missed estimates for profit, sales, and interest income as high interest rates squeezed the bank's finances.  ( 1 min )

Toyota has joined its American rivals by adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS), allowing its vehicles to access Tesla's charging points.  ( 1 min )

SolarEdge shares tumbled after warning that its third quarter results will be well below previous guidance because of a big drop in its European business.  ( 1 min )

American Express shares fell after the credit card provider boosted the money it put aside to cover for customers defaulting on their payments.  ( 1 min )

Merck agreed to pay Daiichi Sankyo $5.5 billion for the rights to jointly develop and commercialize three of its candidate cancer drugs, in a deal that could be worth up to $22 billion depending on the treatments' success.  ( 1 min )

After years of equity-friendly low interest rates, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is flirting with the 5% level, complicating investing choices and forcing a market reorientation.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 1.3% on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with increasing concerns that the now almost two-week conflict between Israel and Hamas might escalate.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equites sank at midday on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 amid rising concerns that the fighting between Israel and Hamas that's been continuing for almost two weeks could escalate further.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were lower in premarket trading as investors moved into safe-haven assets like gold and Treasurys on signs the war between Israel and Hamas could become a wider regional conflict.  ( 1 min )

Shares of solar stocks fell after SolarEdge Technologies warned of canceled European orders and Knight-Swift Transportation shares jumped after it reported rising revenue in its less-than-truckload business. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain reported progress in negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis, but not Ford, as the union continued to press for better offers from the Big Three automakers and warned of more walkouts ahead.  ( 18 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023, is legislation that contains 92 provisions aimed at strengthening retirement savings in important ways.  ( 26 min )

After years of equity-friendly low interest rates, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is flirting with the 5% level, complicating investing choices and forcing a market reorientation.  ( 19 min )

We reviewed and collected data on nine companies that provide Medicare insurance to help you find the best benefits, like affordable premiums, additional coverage, and more.  ( 23 min )

SLB's revenue in North America slumped for a second consecutive quarter, and overall sales missed forecasts.  ( 16 min )

Regions Financial missed estimates for profit, sales, and interest income as high interest rates squeezed the bank's finances.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 1.3% on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with increasing concerns that the now almost two-week conflict between Israel and Hamas might escalate.  ( 16 min )

High-yield checking accounts offer an exceptionally high interest rate when you meet certain monthly requirements. And some of them are currently paying 6% or more.  ( 22 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 19 min )

The bitcoin price rose above $30,000 on Friday, as optimism continues to grow around the potential approval of a spot ETF product.  ( 18 min )

China on Friday curbed exports of graphite, a critical mineral used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), which could accelerate a shortage of the mineral as EV demand soars worldwide.  ( 19 min )

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and U.S. Social Security system provide retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. See how their contributions and benefits compare.  ( 27 min )

Opening an online brokerage account is an essential step in investing in gold and other precious metals. Learn what you need to open an investment account and how to do it.  ( 30 min )

There is no limit to how many car loans you can have at one time; however, it might be difficult to qualify for more than one, depending on your financial situation.  ( 25 min )

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) is a U.S. payroll tax deducted from workers' paychecks that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs.  ( 25 min )

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is a monthly survey that gathers information on American consumer expectations regarding the overall economy.  ( 21 min )

Currency in circulation refers to notes, coins, or any other physical forms of money that are used in transactions between buyers and sellers.  ( 20 min )

BRICS is an acronym for the combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which some claimed early in this century were poised to dominate the world economy by 2050.  ( 25 min )

Dependent children who earn more than $13,850 in tax year 2023 must file a personal income tax return. Here are tips for kids who are first-time filers.  ( 30 min )

Learn the difference between discrete and continuous compounding and how they affect investment payoffs.  ( 22 min )

Account holders can name almost anyone as a transfer on death (TOD) beneficiary.  ( 21 min )

ETFs tracking trendy areas of technological innovation are especially popular.  ( 25 min )

Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods and services, including all the processes of turning raw materials into final products.  ( 26 min )

A business plan is a document that details a company's goals and how it plans to achieve them. Business plans are valuable to both startup and established companies.  ( 27 min )

Failed crypto exchange FTX proposed a plan to refund up to 90% of assets recovered to customers, but some creditors say that the actual refund could be smaller than what customers lost.  ( 19 min )

Apple's savings account pays more than what your primary bank is probably paying. But it's still a lot less than you can earn from the best high-yield savings accounts.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equites sank at midday on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 amid rising concerns that the fighting between Israel and Hamas that's been continuing for almost two weeks could escalate further.  ( 16 min )

Toyota has joined its American rivals by adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS), allowing its vehicles to access Tesla's charging points.  ( 17 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a great financial tool to get a guaranteed return on your investment. Compare Fidelity CD rates and see if they are right for you.  ( 21 min )

American Express shares fell after the credit card provider boosted the money it put aside to cover for customers defaulting on their payments.  ( 17 min )

Investing in private credit involves making a loan, while private equity investors acquire stakes in non-public companies. Learn more about these alternative investments.  ( 23 min )

Queuing theory is the mathematical study of the delays of waiting in line, covering all aspects, from arrival time to the number of servers.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the periods with the highest inflation in U.S. history, and find out how U.S. Federal Reserve policy measures attempt to control inflation.  ( 23 min )

SolarEdge shares tumbled after warning that its third quarter results will be well below previous guidance because of a big drop in its European business.  ( 17 min )

A bond's coupon rate is the interest earned on the bond over its lifetime, while its yield to maturity reflects its changing value in the secondary market.  ( 25 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages are after hovering a bit below the historic high they reached Tuesday. Rates on jumbo 30-year loans, however, have jumped to a new peak.  ( 18 min )

A leveraged exchange-traded fund is a fund that uses financial derivatives and debt to amplify the returns of an underlying index.  ( 25 min )

A recession, or a decline in economic activity lasting several months, is usually caused by events such as a financial crisis or supply chain disruption. Learn more.  ( 29 min )

Ultra ETFs are a class of exchange-traded funds (ETF) that employ leverage in an effort to amplify the return of a set benchmark.  ( 21 min )

Merck agreed to pay Daiichi Sankyo $5.5 billion for the rights to jointly develop and commercialize three of its candidate cancer drugs, in a deal that could be worth up to $22 billion depending on the treatments' success.  ( 17 min )

An excise tax is an indirect tax charged by the government on the sale of a particular good or service.  ( 27 min )

A silver exchange-traded fund (ETF) invests primarily in raw silver assets, which are held in a trust by the fund manager or custodian.  ( 21 min )

A program evaluation review technique (PERT) chart is a project management tool that graphs a project's timeline according to its individual tasks.  ( 25 min )

A retail industry ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in retail companies.  ( 21 min )

Natural disasters are undesirable forms of economic stimulus, but economists have found that increased economic activity often follows.  ( 23 min )

An ad valorem tax is a tax derived from an assessed value, such as the value real estate or personal property, with a tax rate applied.  ( 24 min )

Shares of solar stocks fell after SolarEdge Technologies warned of canceled European orders and Knight-Swift Transportation shares jumped after it reported rising revenue in its less-than-truckload business. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A freelancer is an individual who earns money on a per-job or per-task basis, usually for short-term work. The IRS considers them to be self-employed for tax purposes.  ( 25 min )

Bij een internationale politieactie is een grote gijzelsoftwarebende ontmanteld. De vermoedelijke leider is opgepakt en het platform is uit de lucht. Vijf servers van de groep zijn in Nederland in beslag genomen en Nederlandse rechercheurs hielpen mee bij het onderzoek.  ( 9 min )

De cyberaanval op het Internationaal Strafhof (ICC) in Den Haag in september had volgens het hof te maken met spionage. De aanval had als doel de werkzaamheden van het ICC te ondermijnen.  ( 8 min )

De waarde van de bitcoin is vrijdag voor het eerst sinds juli gestegen tot boven de 30.000 dollar (ongeveer 28.300 euro). De stijging van de grootste cryptomunt komt in een week waarin de waarden van digitale valuta flink schommelden.  ( 9 min )

De Europese prijs voor aardgas is weer gestegen door de vrees dat het conflict in het Midden-Oosten groter wordt. Eerder daalde de gasprijs juist nog.  ( 9 min )

Bierbrouwers hebben dit jaar tot nu toe veel minder bier verkocht dan in dezelfde periode vorig jaar. De brouwers vrezen voor een toename van faillissementen als prijzen verder stijgen en Nederlanders nog vaker het flesje bier laten staan.  ( 10 min )

In de eerste negen maanden van dit jaar zijn in Europa bijna 17 procent meer nieuwe auto's op kenteken gezet dan in dezelfde periode vorig jaar. Ondanks die groei is de automarkt nog niet terug op het niveau van voor corona.  ( 10 min )

China legt bedrijven die grafiet willen exporteren nieuwe beperkingen op. Dat middel wordt gebruikt in accu's voor elektrische auto's en de Chinezen zijn de belangrijkste producent en exporteur hiervan.  ( 9 min )

Nederlanders gooiden in 2022 minder afval weg dan een jaar eerder. Vorig jaar zamelden gemeenten gemiddeld 455 kilo huishoudelijk afval per inwoner in. Dat is 48 kilo minder dan in 2021. Gemeenten haalden in totaal 8 miljard kilo huishoudelijk afval op.  ( 9 min )

Geldautomaten zijn in oktober en november waarschijnlijk nog te vaak defect door een onderdeel dat niet goed leverbaar is. In september was dit ook al het geval, bevestigt Geldmaat na berichtgeving van NOS en de regionale omroepen.  ( 8 min )

Werkende mensen die het minimumloon verdienen, leven steeds vaker in armoede. Dat zegt de Belgische armoede-expert Olivier De Schutter van de Verenigde Naties. Volgens onderzoek van de speciaal rapporteur leeft een op de vijf werknemers wereldwijd nu in armoede.  ( 9 min )

Werkende mensen die het minimumloon verdienen, leven steeds vaker in armoede. Dat zegt de Belgische armoede-expert Olivier De Schutter van de Verenigde Naties. Volgens onderzoek van de speciaal rapporteur leeft een op de vijf werknemers op de wereld nu in armoede.  ( 9 min )

De internationale trein vanaf Amsterdam is in bijna alle gevallen goedkoper dan het vliegtuig naar dezelfde bestemming. Alleen de Eurostar naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk is duurder dan het vliegtuig, blijkt uit onderzoek van het Kennisinstituut voor Mobiliteitsbeleid.  ( 8 min )

Het bereiken van de AOW-leeftijd is voor steeds meer ouderen geen reden om te stoppen met werken. Ze vinden werken leuk en het houdt ze jong. In tien jaar tijd is het aantal werkende 67-plussers ruim verdubbeld.  ( 11 min )

A relentless selloff in U.S. government bonds has brought Treasury yields to their highest level in more than a decade and a half, roiling everything from stocks to the real estate market. The yield on the benchmark 10 year Treasury - which moves inversely to prices - hit 5% late Thursday, a level last seen in 2007. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated and mounting U.S. fiscal concerns are among the fators driving the move.  ( 35 min )

Shares of the electric-vehicle maker dropped 9.3% after it reported lackluster earnings.  ( 17 min )

VMware shares fell after a report saying Chinese regulators are likely to delay signing off on the deal.  ( 19 min )

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The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 21 min )

SolarEdge Technologies said it encountered "substantial unexpected cancellations and pushouts of existing backlog" from its European distributors.  ( 16 min )

Rex Shares and Tuttle Capital Management have introduced four funds that push the limits of single-stock ETFs.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A landmark condominium project in one of Toronto’s ritziest neighborhoods has been put into receivership after construction delays and cost overruns. Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearBiden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Something Different’Israel Latest: US, Saudi Defense Chiefs  ( 32 min )

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The update will help investors set expectations for ESPN's upcoming DTC service as well as any potential divestitures.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc.’s price cuts this year show customers are no longer willing to pay a premium for its vehicles. That raises a key question on Wall Street: Does its lofty stock-market valuation make sense anymore?Most Read from BloombergHere’s What 8% Mortgage Rates Will Do to the Housing MarketRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden’s Influence Turns Israel's Ground War Plans Into ‘Some  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canada Goose Holdings Inc. shares plummeted to a record low for the second day in a row as economic and consumer pressures prompted a pair of analyst downgrades.Most Read from BloombergRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearWall Street Hit by Volatility on Geopolitical Risk: Markets WrapTrump Is Winning Over Swing-State Voters Wary of Biden’s Economic PlanWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Israel Latest: Israel at Risk  ( 33 min )

AT&T CEO John Stankey said the telecommunications company had the strongest iPhone preorders it has had in many years in September.  ( 16 min )

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Earnings came under more pressure at several mid-sized financial institutions during the third quarter, showing that the stresses of the spring are not entirely past.  ( 35 min )

Stocks slumped on Thursday as the US 10-year yield nudged 5%, and investors digested a speech by the Fed's Jerome Powell.  ( 54 min )

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After saying home prices will decline, the bank now says they could rise due to low inventory—despite high mortgage rates.  ( 35 min )

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Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange helmed by the infamous Winklevoss twins, just got hit with a lawsuit alleging that it defrauded investors. The suit was brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the same AG currently prosecuting former president Donald Trump.  ( 33 min )

Can Sun, former FTX general counsel, took the stand on Thursday to testify on behalf of the prosecution’s case against Sam Bankman-Fried. Sun has a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for his cooperation. The Yale law school grad joined FTX at the end of August 2021 and stayed until early November 2022 shortly after the crypto exchange collapsed.  ( 34 min )

The Federal Reserve chairman made it clear that more monetary tightening is still possible if the economy stays surprisingly hot and a tight labor market stops easing.  ( 35 min )

“The amount of customer deposits held in Alameda Research and FTX.com accounts was way less than was owed to customers on FTX,” testified accounting professor Peter Easton on Wednesday.  ( 33 min )

When the boomers came of homebuying age, they had to contend with high rates, high inflation, and a crowded market. Sound familiar?  ( 35 min )

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s earnings commentary shows that demand for AI applications and Nvidia chips are improving. Nvidia stock should benefit.  ( 18 min )

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Investors were treading carefully as the US 10-year yield nudged 5%, with more earnings and a speech by the Fed's Jerome Powell in focus.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A Ladder Capital Corp. executive with close ties to Donald Trump testified that the firm approved a $160 million loan to the former president in 2015 based in part on his claim that he was worth $5.8 billion — a figure New York state alleges in its civil fraud case was inflated by more than 50%.Most Read from BloombergRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearTesla Tempers Growth Expectations as Musk Sees Storm AheadWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,  ( 34 min )

Costco COO Ron Vachris is set to become CEO once Craig Jelinek steps down in January. Here are five changes made during Jelinek’s time at the helm.  ( 34 min )

The Federal Reserve chairman made it clear that more monetary tightening is still possible if the economy stays surprisingly hot and a tight labor market stops easing.  ( 35 min )

Investors were treading carefully as the US 10-year yield nudged 5%, with more earnings and a speech by the Fed's Jerome Powell in focus.  ( 49 min )

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Cathie Wood, one of the most renowned female investment professionals on Wall Street, manages nearly $60 billion in assets through her investment management firm ARK Invest. Her flagship fund, Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:ARKK), has delivered average returns of 45% annually over the past five years and was one of the best-performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2021, driven by the tech boom. Nonetheless, Wood's ETFs took a big hit last year amid the tech rout. British chipmaker Arm Holdings plc's  ( 35 min )

VMWare stock was falling on Thursday following a report that its purchase by infrastructure-software company Broadcom could be delayed by Chinese regulators.  ( 16 min )

The 4% rule has long provided guidance to retirees on how to maintain a safe withdrawal rate from retirement accounts. But with today’s low bond yields and stock market volatility, this once-steady rule of thumb looks increasingly open to change. A new approach detailed by John Hancock Investment Management suggests using diversified multi-asset income portfolios. […] The post Do You Follow the 4% Rule for Retirement Income? You May Want to Consider This Style of Portfolio appeared first on Smar  ( 34 min )

A few groups of stocks that have underperformed the market markedly now look primed to bounce back. It’s a phenomenon known as a “mean reversion” trade.  ( 20 min )

With $2.5 million in cash, $500,000 in an IRA and average Social Security benefits, someone who’s 67 is likely in a pretty good spot for retirement. However, retiring comfortably involves more than financial resources. It also requires balancing income and expenses. With that in mind, it may be necessary to reduce lifestyle costs or invest […] The post I’m 67 Years Old, Have $2.5 Million in Cash, $500k in an IRA and Social Security. Should I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset  ( 34 min )

Grayscale said that its fund is ready to operate as an ETF upon regulatory approval.  ( 33 min )

The deal filed in Pennsylvania federal court on Wednesday is subject to approval by District Judge Jennifer Wilson. A spokesperson for Walgreens and an attorney for Rite Aid investors did not immediately reply to requests for comment. The Rite Aid investors sued Walgreens and its executives over statements they made about the proposed merger between the two major U.S. pharmacy chains, which was first announced in 2015.  ( 33 min )

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Tesla shares tumbled in early trading after Chief Executive Elon Musk tempered expectations for the company’s new Cybertruck. “It's a great product, but financially, it will take, I don't know, a year to 18 months  ( 24 min )

Let’s talk about penny stocks. These are equities that trade for less than $5 per share, at the very bottom of the price range. While they are priced that low for a reason – and the reasons may vary – a low price in itself doesn’t mean that the stock’s fundamentals are sour. Smart investors can find some true bargains among penny stocks and set themselves up for outsized gains. The opportunity is linked to a simple question: Why is the company’s stock priced so low? If the answer is mainly benig  ( 36 min )

Union Pacific's earnings and sales fell in the third quarter as volumes declined and fuel prices rose. However, shares rose more than 4% as the rail operator reported per-share earnings above analysts’ expectations. Chief Executive Jim Vena said the company continues to face inflationary pressure  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Discover Financial Services said third-quarter profit dropped 33% drop as write-offs climbed and the firm set aside more money to cover future loan losses. The shares fell the most in more than two months.Most Read from BloombergRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearTesla Tempers Growth Expectations as Musk Sees Storm AheadWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?Biden Vows Aid for Gaza, Backs Israel Over Hospital BlastTrump  ( 33 min )

Another round of regional banks reported third-quarter earnings, with the results pointing to mounting expense pressures on midsize and smaller players. Here are the highlights: **Ke  ( 24 min )

Walt Disney has disclosed ESPN’s financial figures separately for the first time. They might come as a disappointment, analysts say.  ( 17 min )

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AT&T’s core cellphone business kept growing in the third quarter, lifting revenue and spurring the company to raise its full-year outlook for free cash flow. Shares, down about 22% so far this year, jumped 4.3% to $14.93 in premarket trading. In the third quarter, the Dallas company added 468,000  ( 23 min )

Blackstone reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday, disclosing it has amassed more than $200 billion to invest in a market in which deal opportunities are nonetheless muted. Some key highlights from the results: Blackstone reported net income of roughly $552 million for the quarter, or about  ( 25 min )

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The telecommunications giant adds more wireless and broadband subscribers than expected in the third quarter.  ( 15 min )

American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter in contrast with the huge profits posted by its two closest rivals. American said its results were dragged down by $983 million in charges related to a new labor contract with its pilots, but United Airlines and Delta Air Lines reached similar deals with their pilots and still earned $1.1 billion each in the quarter. Labor costs at American jumped 17%, an increase of nearly $600 million, which was roughly offset by lower fuel prices than a year ago.  ( 33 min )

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Rite Aid is shuttering over 150 stores as it seeks to restructure their business following years of legal issues tied to the opioid crisis and sagging sales.  ( 34 min )

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Truist Financial reported a near 31% drop in third-quarter profit on Thursday as the lender's interest income from mortgages and credit-card debt declined while it allocated more funds towards rainy-day reserves to cover potential sour loans. Analysts had forecast the boost from higher interest income would diminish as banks pay more to retain deposits and prevent clients from shifting to money-market funds for higher risk-free returns. Truist's net interest income for the three months ended Sept. 30 fell 4.3% to $3.62 billion, compared with a year earlier.  ( 33 min )

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The telecommunications giant adds more wireless and broadband subscribers than expected in the third quarter.  ( 15 min )

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The company said it expects full-year free cash flow of about $16.5 billion, up from its prior forecast of $16 billion or higher. Its third-quarter figure of $5.2 billion also handily beat estimates, according to Visible Alpha. AT&T has in recent months tried to stand out in the competitive U.S. market with offers, including a hefty discount on the iPhone 15 series that some analysts consider to be one of the most aggressive in the industry.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A drumbeat of bad news for Apple Inc. is casting doubt on the argument that the world’s most valuable company is immune to risks related to economic turbulence.Most Read from BloombergRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearTesla Tempers Growth Expectations as Musk Sees Storm AheadBiden Vows Aid for Gaza, Backs Israel Over Hospital BlastWhere Does Israel Get Its 220,000 Barrels of Oil Every Day?QQQ Advances in Late Trading as Tesla Rebounds: Ma  ( 35 min )

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is delivering a speech on Thursday that will provide clues about where the central bank sees policy headed next.  ( 33 min )

The bottom line for investors is that the longer the rise in yields persists, the greater the chance that the Fed breaks something.  ( 35 min )

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TSMC stock rose after it said that demand for the latest chip technology was helping to offset a glut of semiconductors caused by the fall in demand for consumer electronics.  ( 18 min )

Nokia announces plans to cut up to 14,000 jobs as part of a cost-saving initiative after profit tumbled 69% in the third quarter.  ( 16 min )

Telecom gear maker Nokia said Thursday that it is planning to cut up to 14,000 jobs worldwide, or 16% of its workforce, as part of a push to reduce costs following a plunge in third-quarter sales and profit. Nokia’s third-quarter sales plummeted 20%, to 4.98 billion euros from 6.24 billion, compared with the same three-month period last year. “We continue to believe in the mid- to long-term attractiveness of our markets,” Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark said in a statement.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A selloff in Asian shares deepened, as investors fretted over higher Treasury yields and escalating tensions in the Middle East.Most Read from BloombergBiden Vows Aid for Gaza, Backs Israel Over Hospital BlastTesla’s Runaway Growth Faces Reality Check in Turbulent EconomyHospital Blast Kills Hundreds as Israel, Hamas Trade BlameQQQ Advances in Late Trading as Tesla Rebounds: Markets WrapRinggit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This YearYields on 10-year  ( 35 min )

China's State Administration of Market Regulation has not signed off on the deal and is likely to delay approving the transaction after US President Joe Biden's administration introduced tougher chip controls on Tuesday, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. VMWare and Broadcom did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. China's State Administration of Market Regulation could not immediately be reached for comment.  ( 33 min )

SAP shares jumped after the German group posted higher revenue and operating profit for the third quarter, led by growth at its core cloud business..  ( 27 min )

Roche reiterated its financial outlook for 2023 after it reported a 6% fall in revenue for the first nine months, with growth in its pharmaceutical division overshadowed by a sharp drop in diagnostics sales due to weaker Covid-19-related demand.  ( 27 min )

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Nokia launched a plan to cut as many as 14,000 jobs as it seeks to save up to €1.2 billion after it posted a 45% fall in profit in the third quarter.  ( 27 min )

The world’s largest contract chip maker said third-quarter net profit declined 25% from a year earlier, though it projected stronger revenue in the current quarter.  ( 28 min )

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 24.9% fall in third-quarter net profit on Thursday as global economic woes hit demand for chips used in applications from cars to cellphones and servers and coming off a high base last year. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc supplier, saw July-September net profit fall to T$211 billion from T$280.9 billion a year earlier. The profit beat a T$195.5 billion LSEG SmartEstimate, which is weighted toward forecasts from analysts who are more consistently accurate.  ( 32 min )

Finnish telecom gear group Nokia on Thursday said it will cut up to 14,000 jobs as part of a new cost savings plan after third-quarter sales drop 20% due to slowing sales of 5G equipment in markets such as North America. The company is targeting between 800 million euros ($842 million) and 1.2 billion euros in cost savings by 2026 as it seeks to be on track to deliver its long-term comparable operating margin plan of at least 14% by 2026. The program is expected to lead to a 72,000-77,000 employee organization compared to the 86,000 employees Nokia has today, the company said in a statement.  ( 33 min )

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Tesla on Wednesday joined General Motors and Ford in being cautious about expanding electric vehicle production capacity, citing economic uncertainties and underscoring fears of a slowdown in demand. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he was worried that higher borrowing costs would prevent potential customers from affording its vehicles despite substantial price cuts, and that he would wait for clarity on the economy before ramping up its planned factory in Mexico. "People hesitate to buy a new car if there's uncertainty in the economy," Musk said on a post-earnings call where he also talked about "paycheck-to-paycheck" pressures on American workers.  ( 34 min )

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Shale companies turn to mergers to address reserve replacement challenges, with Pioneer Natural Resources and Devon Energy leading the way.  ( 36 min )

A custodian bank is a financial institution that holds customers' securities in electronic or physical form to minimize the risk of theft or loss.  ( 26 min )

These 10 inspiring business leaders successfully tackle global social issues while generating profit.  ( 26 min )

The term 'January Barometer' refers to the belief that the S&P 500's performance in January can predict its performance for the rest of the year.  ( 22 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 19 min )

Older immigrants may qualify for Social Security if they once worked in the United States or their county has a totalization agreement with the U.S.  ( 26 min )

Union Pacific's third quarter profit exceeded estimates as the railroad boosted prices.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.85% Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economy likely needs to slow to reduce inflation and that more interest rate hikes are possible.  ( 17 min )

Revenue at Genuine Parts missed estimates as its U.S. auto parts group underperformed, sending shares plummeting.  ( 17 min )

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A yen ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Japanese yen in the foreign exchange markets.  ( 25 min )

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Wire fraud is a type of fraud that involves the use of some form of telecommunications or the internet.  ( 23 min )

Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 7.63%, the sixth straight week that mortgage rates increased to levels not seen since 2000.  ( 17 min )

Powell's comments are in line with those of other recent comments from Fed officials and have helped solidify the notion among market participants that an interest rate hike is unlikely when they meet next month.  ( 19 min )

A services sector ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that primarily invests in the consumer services or financial services sector of an economy.  ( 21 min )

Terminal value (TV) determines the value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated.  ( 26 min )

Before taking out a personal loan, you should pre-qualify with several lenders to find the best possible rates. We’ll show you how to pre-qualify for loans and compare your options.  ( 24 min )

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You can use a $35,000 personal loan for almost anything, with a few exceptions. Learn what you can fund with a $35,000 and what is excluded.  ( 25 min )

After rapid growth, South Asia's economy fell. Learn more about what led to its economic expansion and drop, and where it's headed in the future.  ( 26 min )

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed new rules Thursday that would require banks to share data at the customer’s request, making it easier to switch banks and other financial service providers.  ( 18 min )

Covered interest rate parity refers to a theoretical condition in which the relationship between interest rates and the spot and forward currency values of two countries are in equilibrium.  ( 23 min )

Crypto firms Gemini, Genesis, and Digital Currency Group are being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for fraud.  ( 18 min )

Tesla shares tumbled more than 9% in trading Thursday on the electric carmaker's lackluster earnings report for the third quarter. Elon Musk and other executives highlighted economic headwinds and Cybertruck production challenges that have hurt performance.  ( 18 min )

Discover the countries with the greatest budget deficits as a percentage of GDP.  ( 21 min )

U.S. equities moved between gains and losses at midday on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 amid concerns about whether the Fed would continue to raise interest rates as Fed Chair Powell said inflation remains too high.  ( 18 min )

The number of existing home sales decreased by 2% in September to 3.96 million, and 15.4% from one year ago.  ( 18 min )

American Airlines reported higher-than-expected profit for the third quarter, but warned of lower earnings for the year as fuel costs increase.  ( 17 min )

We explain how Korea's most popular messaging application makes its money.  ( 21 min )

Google plans to manufacture phones in India, following moves by other smartphone giants Apple and Samsung.  ( 17 min )

TSMC posted better-than-expected results in the third quarter and expects a turnaround in the semiconductor sector.  ( 17 min )

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Ten economic indicators provide a comprehensive picture of Canada's economy.  ( 23 min )

Multi-signature wallets are cryptocurrency wallets designed to require two or more cryptocurrency wallet keys to unlock and withdraw funds.  ( 22 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have eased a bit lower after surging to a new historic high on Tuesday. Rates were flat to moderately up for most other loan types.  ( 21 min )

Legal immigrants in the U.S. can be eligible for Social Security benefits, but only if they meet certain requirements.  ( 29 min )

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AT&T's third quarter earnings beat analyst estimates and revenue eked out a modest gain. The company added subscribers, but more importantly raised its full-year guidance for free cash flow.  ( 17 min )

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Summa cum laude is an academic level of distinction used by educational institutions to signify a degree that was received with the highest honor.  ( 24 min )

IKEA is one of the world's largest privately-held companies and has been the world’s largest furniture retailer since 2008.  ( 22 min )

Tesla shares fell as the electric vehicle maker missed estimates on price cutting that ate into profit margins and investors will look to remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for insight into coming decisions on interest rates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

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Union Pacific's third quarter profit exceeded estimates as the railroad boosted prices.  ( 1 min )

Revenue at Genuine Parts missed estimates as its U.S. auto parts group underperformed, sending shares plummeting.  ( 1 min )

Tesla shares tumbled more than 9% in trading Thursday on the electric carmaker's lackluster earnings report for the third quarter. Elon Musk and other executives highlighted economic headwinds and Cybertruck production challenges that have hurt performance.  ( 1 min )

Google plans to manufacture phones in India, following moves by other smartphone giants Apple and Samsung.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.85% Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economy likely needs to slow to reduce inflation and that more interest rate hikes are possible.  ( 1 min )

Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 7.63%, the sixth straight week that mortgage rates increased to levels not seen since 2000.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities moved between gains and losses at midday on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 amid concerns about whether the Fed would continue to raise interest rates as Fed Chair Powell said inflation remains too high.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were slightly lower in premarket trading Thursday as the yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury approached 5% ahead of a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 1 min )

Tesla shares fell as the electric vehicle maker missed estimates on price cutting that ate into profit margins and investors will look to remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for insight into coming decisions on interest rates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

De Nederlandse Staat begint een rechtszaak tegen het bedrijf Relief Goods Alliance (RGA) van Sywert van Lienden. De civiele procedure draait om de omstreden mondkapjesdeal.  ( 10 min )

De Nederlandse staat begint een rechtszaak tegen het bedrijf Relief Goods Alliance (RGA) van Sywert van Lienden. De civiele procedure draait om de omstreden mondkapjesdeal.  ( 10 min )

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Gokbedrijven hebben vorig jaar 3,4 miljard euro verdiend na aftrek van uitgekeerde winsten. Dat is 700 miljoen euro of bijna 26 procent meer dan in 2019, het laatste jaar zonder coronabeperkingen. In 2022 vergokten Nederlanders gemiddeld 258 euro per persoon.  ( 9 min )

Brussel wil van TikTok en Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta binnen drie weken weten wat ze doen tegen de verspreiding van nepnieuws en desinformatie. Eerder kreeg X hetzelfde ultimatum. Als de maatregelen niet goed genoeg zijn, kan de Europese Unie dwangsommen opleggen.  ( 9 min )

Universal Music sleept AI-chatbotmaker Anthropic voor de rechter in het Amerikaanse Nashville. Volgens de platenmaatschappij maakt de chatbot nieuwe muziek die te sterk lijkt op nummers van artiesten die bij Universal onder contract staan.  ( 9 min )

BCC deelt niet meer mee welke winkels open of dicht zijn. Daarmee wil de failliete elektronicaketen onrustige situaties in de winkels voorkomen. BCC houdt faillissementsuitverkoop en dat trekt koopjesjagers.  ( 8 min )

Vervoersbedrijf Arriva, dat ook in Nederland actief is, krijgt een nieuwe eigenaar. Moederbedrijf Deutsche Bahn heeft besloten het onderdeel te verkopen aan de Amerikaanse investeerder I Squared Capital.  ( 8 min )

Autofabrikant Tesla maakt minder winst doordat het bedrijf de prijzen voor zijn auto's heeft verlaagd. Met die prijsverlagingen wil de fabrikant de toenemende concurrentie voorblijven  ( 10 min )

Nederland telde vorige maand 371.000 werklozen. Dat komt neer op 3,7 procent van de beroepsbevolking, wat iets meer is dan een kwartaal eerder. Vooral jongeren hebben relatief vaak geen baan.  ( 9 min )

Duizenden mensen adviseren elkaar in Telegram-groepen om autonoom te leven. Ze erkennen het gezag van de overheid niet en geloven dat ze niet aan financiële verplichtingen hoeven voldoen, zoals het betalen van boetes of bepaalde belastingen.  ( 9 min )

Netflix heeft de afgelopen maanden weer miljoenen nieuwe abonnees weten te trekken. Dat komt vooral doordat de streamingdienst een stokje stak voor het delen van accounts met vrienden en familie. Meer mensen namen daarom een eigen abonnement.  ( 9 min )

Nokia schrapt tot veertienduizend banen om kosten te besparen. Die ingreep moet de winstgevendheid op peil houden, meldt het Finse techbedrijf donderdag in een update over zijn strategie. Hoeveel banen in Nederland verdwijnen, is onduidelijk.  ( 8 min )

Het Openbaar Ministerie is een strafrechtelijk onderzoek begonnen naar Chemours in Dordrecht. Daarbij wordt ook gekeken of leidinggevenden van dat chemiebedrijf aansprakelijk zijn te stellen voor vervuiling. Dat meldt het OM.  ( 8 min )

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Netflix said its operating margin has more room to run after the company beat earnings expectations on both the top and bottom lines and reported a surge in subscribers.  ( 35 min )

Tesla’s profit tumbled 44% in the third quarter as the impact of steep price cuts continued to take a toll on the electric-car maker’s bottom line.  ( 29 min )

It’s two years out from the COVID lockdowns, and some patterns are becoming clear. One that was not anticipated was a surge in reshoring of basic industries. The pandemic era highlighted vulnerabilities in our supply chain, and the government responded with a push to bring manufacturing back onto US shores. That push has included federal subsidies and incentives, but the motive remains simple: to reduce our dependence on foreign suppliers for everyday goods. The incentives have not been evenly a  ( 36 min )

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Tesla shares turned negative in after-hours trading after Chief Executive Elon Musk tempered expectations on the company’s new Cybertruck. “It's a great product, but financially, it will take, I don't know, a year to 18 months before it is a significant positive cash flow contributor,” Musk said on  ( 24 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are 6.50% from Financial Partners Credit Union for 8 months and 6.00% from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months.  ( 21 min )

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COO Ron Vachris will succeed Jelinek starting Jan. 1.  ( 16 min )

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The electric-vehicle maker reported adjusted earnings per share of 66 cents. Wall Street was looking for 70 cents.  ( 19 min )

Tesla's third-quarter results are out, and price cuts hurt the electric-car pioneer's profit. Get the Journal's full story on the results here. Here's what the company reported, versus what analysts expected, accor  ( 23 min )